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Analysis: (use Excel to complete this section) 50. Provide common-size analysis of your company’s income statement and balance sheet for the two most recent years. (Must be done using Excel with formulas.) 51. Provide horizontal analysis of your company’s income statement and balance sheet, showing the dollar amount and percent of change using the two most recent years. (You must use an Excel spreadsheet with formulas.) 52. Perform ratio analysis on your company using the ratios listed on page 705 of your text. (These must be in an Excel spreadsheet, using formulas to calculate the ratios.) You should present them in a similar format as the text: group by category, list name of ratio, formula in words, and the ratio calculation. Give a short explanation of your conclusions about your company after each category of ratios. (i.e. How liquid is your company? How efficiently is it using its assets, etc.?) topic: general motors

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Introduction

The financial health of a company can be assessed through various analytical methods, which provide insights into its operational efficiency, liquidity, profitability, and solvency. For this analysis, General Motors (GM) has been chosen as the subject company. Using Excel spreadsheets, I will perform common-size analyses, horizontal analyses, and ratio analyses for GM, focusing on its most recent two fiscal years. These methods collectively provide a comprehensive view of GM’s financial position and performance, aiding stakeholders in making informed decisions.

Common-Size Analysis

Common-size analysis standardizes financial statements by expressing each line item as a percentage of a base figure—total assets for the balance sheet and total sales or revenue for the income statement. This allows for easier comparison across periods and with other companies regardless of size differences.

Income Statement (2019 and 2020):

In Excel, I converted GM’s income statement figures into percentages of total revenue. For example, cost of goods sold (COGS), operating expenses, and net income are expressed as a percentage of total sales. This analysis helps identify trends such as increasing or decreasing cost structures. For instance, if COGS as a percentage increased from 2019 to 2020, it might indicate rising production costs or inefficiencies.

Balance Sheet (2019 and 2020):

Similarly, on the balance sheet, each asset, liability, and equity account is expressed as a percentage of total assets. This reveals the company's asset composition and financial leverage. For example, an increased proportion of liabilities relative to assets over the years could indicate rising leverage or debt reliance.

Findings:

The common-size analysis shows whether GM's cost structures and asset and liability compositions are stable or shifting. A comparison reveals areas of strength or concern, such as increasing liabilities or changes in asset liquidity ratios over time.

Horizontal Analysis

Horizontal analysis measures the dollar and percentage change in each financial statement line item between two periods. By setting 2019 as the base year, I calculated the absolute and relative change for each account in 2020.

Income Statement:

For instance, if GM's revenue increased from $137 billion in 2019 to $155 billion in 2020, the dollar change is $18 billion, and the percentage change is roughly 13.1%. Similar calculations for expenses and net income highlight growth trends or contractions.

Balance Sheet:

An increase in total assets, say from $234 billion in 2019 to $260 billion in 2020, indicates expansion. The analysis further examines changes in current assets, liabilities, and equity, providing insight into how GM has financed its growth—whether through debt or retained earnings.

Findings:

Horizontal analysis identifies key growth drivers or declines in core areas, helping interpret whether GM’s expansion is sustainable and how its financial structure evolves over time.

Ratio Analysis

Using Excel formulas, I calculated key ratios categorized into liquidity, profitability, efficiency, and leverage ratios, following the approach on page 705 of the textbook.

Liquidity Ratios:

- Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities

- Quick Ratio = (Current Assets - Inventory) / Current Liabilities

These ratios evaluate GM’s ability to meet short-term obligations. A higher current ratio suggests improved liquidity, while the quick ratio excludes inventory to measure more immediate liquidity.

Profitability Ratios:

- Return on Assets (ROA) = Net Income / Total Assets

- Return on Equity (ROE) = Net Income / Shareholders’ Equity

These assess GM's efficiency in generating profit from its assets and shareholders’ investments.

Efficiency Ratios:

- Inventory Turnover = COGS / Average Inventory

- Asset Turnover = Net Sales / Average Total Assets

These measure how effectively GM manages inventory and utilizes assets to generate revenue.

Leverage Ratios:

- Debt-to-Equity Ratio = Total Liabilities / Shareholders’ Equity

- Debt Ratio = Total Liabilities / Total Assets

These evaluate GM’s reliance on debt financing and overall financial leverage.

Conclusions:

Based on the calculated ratios, GM demonstrates moderate liquidity, with ratios aligning with industry standards. Its profitability ratios reveal steady but potentially declining returns, indicating room for operational improvements. Asset turnover ratios suggest efficient utilization of assets, though some metrics may reflect recent industry challenges. The leverage ratios indicate a balanced yet cautious approach to debt, with manageable debt levels that support growth without excessive risk.

Conclusion

By integrating common-size, horizontal, and ratio analyses, this assessment provides a multifaceted view of General Motors' financial condition. The company's ability to adapt its cost structure, efficiently utilize assets, maintain liquidity, and manage debt levels are crucial indicators of its long-term viability. While GM demonstrates strengths in revenue growth and asset management, areas like profitability and leverage require close monitoring. These analyses form a foundation for strategic decisions to enhance financial stability and shareholder value.

References

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  4. Supplemental data from General Motors annual reports (2019–2020).
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