Financial Ratio Assignment

Financial Ratio Assignment

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Please click on the "Financial Ratio Assignment" Tab to begin the assignment. Important: The Financial Data needed for this assignment is found here in the "Assumptions & Financials" Tab. Do NOT USE the Financial Data from the CanGo Intranet. Use the financial statements from the most recent year to fill in the table below. You may find some formulae calling for an average, e.g., average inventory, average receivables. Because we only have the Balance sheet for one year, you can only use the one-year number, not an average. Assume interest expense is $0.00. Be careful of the Debt Equity ratio.

The review covers debt asset ratio as an example of how to calculate ratios, and highlights that this is different from debt equity ratio; think about how to calculate the debt equity ratio using the debt asset ratio as an example. Be sure to cite your references - please do not use Investopedia or financeformulas.net as sources.

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Introduction

Financial ratios serve as crucial indicators for evaluating a company's financial health, operational efficiency, liquidity, and profitability. They distill complex financial statements into comprehensible metrics, enabling investors, management, and analysts to make informed decisions. This paper focuses on calculating key financial ratios for CanGo, using its 2009 financial statements, and analyzes their significance to understanding the company’s strategic position and operational effectiveness.

Efficiency Ratios

Inventory Turnover

Inventory Turnover indicates how often a company sells and replaces its inventory over a period. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) divided by average inventory. Since only year-end inventory data is available, we use the year-end inventory value.

Formula: Inventory Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold / Inventory at Year-End

Calculation: $10,500,000 / $33,750,000 ≈ 0.31

Significance: A low inventory turnover ratio, like 0.31, suggests overstocking or slow-moving inventory, which can tie up capital and increase storage costs.

Receivables Turnover

This ratio measures how efficiently a company collects its receivables. It is calculated as net sales divided by average net accounts receivable.

Formula: Receivables Turnover = Net Sales / Net Accounts Receivable

Calculation: $53,500,000 / $35,620,000 ≈ 1.5

Significance: A receivables turnover of 1.5 indicates the company's collection process may be slow, potentially impacting liquidity.

Financial Leverage Ratio

Debt to Equity Ratio

This ratio reflects the relative proportion of debt and shareholders' equity used to finance assets. It is calculated as total debt divided by total equity.

Formula: Debt / Equity

Calculation: Total Debt = Long-Term Debt + Current Portion of Long-Term Debt + Accounts Payable + Other Liabilities = $56,500,000 + $2,500,000 + $23,500,000 + $14,500,000 + $1,600,000 = $98,600,000

From the balance sheet:

  • Total Equity = Common Stock + Additional Paid-in Capital + Retained Earnings + Less Treasury Stock
  • Total Equity = $16,550,000 + $119,500,000 + $12,000,000 - $1,000,000 = $146,050,000

Therefore, the Debt/Equity Ratio = $98,600,000 / $146,050,000 ≈ 0.676

Significance: A ratio below 1 indicates that the company is primarily financed through equity, which might imply lower financial risk but also potentially higher cost of capital.

Liquidity Ratios

Current Ratio

This measures the company's ability to meet short-term obligations. It is calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Formula: Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Calculation: (Cash + Marketable Securities + Accounts Receivable + Prepaid Expenses + Inventory) / (Accounts Payable + Accrued Advertising + Other Liabilities + Current Portion of Debt) = ($22,900,000 + $119,500,000 + $35,620,000 + $200,000 + $33,750,000) / ($23,500,000 + $14,500,000 + $1,600,000 + $2,500,000) = $211,970,000 / $42,100,000 ≈ 5.04

Significance: A ratio over 1 indicates good short-term liquidity; here, 5.04 suggests a solid liquidity position.

Quick Ratio

Often called the acid-test ratio, it measures short-term liquidity excluding inventories. It is calculated as (Cash + Marketable Securities + Accounts Receivable) divided by current liabilities.

Calculation: ($22,900,000 + $119,500,000 + $35,620,000) / $42,100,000 ≈ 177,020,000 / 42,100,000 ≈ 4.21

Significance: High quick ratio indicates strong liquidity even without liquidating inventories.

Profitability Ratios

Return on Sales (Net Profit Margin)

This ratio indicates how much profit a company makes on its sales. Calculated as net income divided by net sales.

Calculation: $6,786,000 / $53,500,000 ≈ 0.127 or 12.7%

Significance: A 12.7% profit margin suggests the company retains a healthy portion of revenue as profit, although industry comparisons are necessary for context.

Return on Assets (ROA)

ROA measures how effectively the company utilizes its assets to generate profit, calculated as net income divided by total assets.

Calculation: $6,786,000 / $245,650,000 ≈ 0.0276 or 2.76%

Significance: Reflects relatively low efficiency in asset utilization; improvements could enhance profitability.

Conclusion

Analyzing the calculated ratios offers insights into CanGo’s operational efficiency, liquidity, debt management, and profitability. The low inventory turnover points to possible overstocking, while the high current and quick ratios demonstrate strong liquidity. The debt to equity ratio signifies a balanced leverage position, minimizing risk. The profit margins indicate the company is profitable, but efficiencies can potentially be improved. These ratios collectively facilitate informed decision-making and strategic planning, vital for sustaining and enhancing corporate performance.

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