Due By 11:59 PM, Will Provide Template For Part 1 Completion

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Due by 11:59 pm! Will provide template for Part 1. Part 1: Complete the following on the template provided: Complete the balance sheet and income statement for XYZ Corporation. Calculate the ratios for XYZ Corporation, using the income statement and balance sheet completed above. Complete the ratio analysis using cross-sectional analysis and trend analysis for Company J, using the market data in the template.

Part Two: Company Financials Research Select a publically traded company. Go to the company’s Web site. Try one that you are familiar with—you shop at their store, eat at their restaurants, or wear their clothes. On their Web site, try to find their annual financial report. Sometimes, these are found under “Investor Relations”. If you cannot find the annual financial report on the company’s site, conduct an Internet search. One good source is Yahoo! Finance. Required: For the company you selected, describe your company’s operations and the market in which it operates. Search for the EVA, and free cash flow using the firm’s annual report. Define their respective meanings and how your firm is performing in these areas. Indicate the firm’s ROA and ROE and explain the difference between the two measures. You must submit documentation showing how answers were reached. Note the following for your report: EVA=EBIT (1-T)- (Total investors capital x after-tax cost of capital). Free Cash Flow = EBIT(1-T) + Depreciation - (Capital Expenditures+ Increase in Net Working Capital)

Paper For Above instruction

This analysis comprises two integral parts: a financial statement and ratio analysis of XYZ Corporation and a comprehensive financial evaluation of a publicly traded company. The first part involves completing the balance sheet and income statement for XYZ Corporation, followed by calculating key financial ratios, including liquidity, profitability, and solvency metrics. These ratios will be analyzed through cross-sectional and trend analysis to understand XYZ’s financial health relative to industry peers and over time.

The second part requires selecting a publicly traded company—preferably one with which the researcher is familiar—sourcing their annual financial report, and analyzing pivotal financial metrics. The focus will be on understanding the company's operations, market environment, and financial performance through EVA (Economic Value Added) and Free Cash Flow (FCF). Definitions and performance implications of EVA and FCF will be elaborated upon, incorporating calculations based on the company’s annual report.

EVA indicates the value created beyond the required return on capital, calculated as EBIT(1−T) minus the capital charge, which reflects the cost of invested capital. Free Cash Flow measures the cash generated by operations available for distribution after capital expenditures and changes in net working capital. Together, these metrics provide insight into the company's value creation capacity and financial flexibility.

Additionally, the report will include the firm’s Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE). ROA measures how efficiently the company utilizes its assets to generate profit, calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets. Conversely, ROE assesses profitability from shareholders' perspective, calculated as Net Income divided by Shareholders’ Equity. While both indicators reflect profitability, ROE more directly measures the return to equity investors, and differences arise from leveraging and capital structure choices.

Claims about the company's financial health will be substantiated with appropriate documentation, including financial statement extracts, calculation steps, and references, thereby ensuring transparency and credibility. This comprehensive financial review will provide insights into operational efficiency, value creation, and shareholder return potential, positioning the company within its industry context.

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