From the balance sheets, it can be seen that the current assets for the group are $19. 5 million in 2012 and $16. 7 million in 2011, while the current liabilities are $29 million for 2012 and $22. 5 million for 2011; the percentage difference between the current assets and current liabilities are 48. 7% and 34. 7% respectively. This shows that Sakae Holdings have […]

Accounting ratios are a technique normally adopted by financial analysts in order to highlight the financial health of the company at hand.  There are a vast number of accounting ratios, each of which outlines certain aspect of the organisation. The main areas normally considered are the financial performance, financial position and financial stability of the corporation.  In this respect it is imperative that one first […]

Income Statement a) Apple Inc uses a multi-step income statement format. It organizes its operating section by using functional expense classification. b) There are no unusual items presented in Apple’s income statement. Also, the company did not discontinue any of its operations, neither had any changes in accounting principles. The net income for 2008, 2007, and 200 is $4,834, $3,496, and $1,989 respectively. The net […]

In the graph, Total Revenue and Net Income marked the lowest in January, and oppositely it marked the highest in the third quarter. In the Third Year, it maintained the most stable rate, not showing any fall downs to minus. In August of that Third Year, it marked the highest revenue and Net Income. On February of the First Year, net income has marked lowest […]

This report focuses on financial analysis of Next plc. Next plc’s principle activities are high street retailing, home shopping and customer services management. This report has been prepared on the basis of year 2002 and year 2001’s annual report of Next plc. As following, the report analyses Next plc’s financial position based on the financial statements and its notes to accounts by using concerned ratios […]

Target Corp. started in 1902 as Dayton’s Dry Goods company. At 1911, Dayton’s Dry Goods is renames as Dayton Company, and commonly known as Dayton’s Department Store. In 1946 Dayton’s Department Stores started giving the community back 5% of their pre-tax profits, a practice that Target Corp still maintains. During the 1960s Dayton’s create a new kind of store to appeal to the masses called […]

The Kroger Co. and Safeway Inc. are among the companies listed in the New York Stock Exchange. As such, shares of these companies have been offered to the public for ownership and are presently traded in the bourse. To be able to make a wise decision as to whether or not a prospective investor should buy into The Kroger Co. and Safeway Inc. , sufficient […]

PepsiCo, based in New York, is a company founded in the late 19th century and is involved in the manufacturing and marketing of an assortment of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages in addition to a catalogue of snacks. The company has over 7 brands with the most popular one, Pepsi, averaging volumes of over 100 trillion cans a year. Recent efforts have been directed towards combating […]

Financial Reporting Analysis Paint Industry (Asian Paints) Financial Reporting Analysis of Paint Industry (Asian Paints) CONTENTS Profitability Ratios ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Operating Profit Margin …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Industry Comparison ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Gross Profit Margin ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Industry Comparison ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Net Profit Margin……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Industry Comparison ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Earnings per share ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Industry Comparison ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 PERFORMANCE RATIO ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Price/Earnings Ratio …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Industry Comparison ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Return […]

Hewlett Packard Financial Analysis Hewlett Packard Company is a global company operating in the market from 1939. Its policy is aggressive marketing and hence its results are not comparable with other cautious players in the industry. Due to its aggressive marketing, HP ranks first among its competitors. The Working Capital ratios indicate efficient working capital management and the P/E Ratio is comparable to the industry […]