Scenario: Your Team Has Been Hired To Provide Financial Anal

Scenario: your Team Has Been Hired To Provide Financial Analysis For A

Your team has been hired to provide financial analysis for a start-up company, Bobble in Style, which produces customized bobble heads. The company creates more true-to-life bobble heads using less rigid materials compared to competitors. The inventors, Mr. and Mrs.. Lee, plan to pitch their idea on Shark Tank soon but need a comprehensive understanding of their business's financials. Currently operating from their home, they are aware of basic costs involved but lack detailed financial figures. Your task is to develop key financial statements and analyze the company’s financial health based on provided data.

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In this analysis, I will construct the primary financial statements—Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Balance Sheet—for Bobble in Style for the year 20XX, based on the data provided. Additionally, I will calculate critical financial ratios to evaluate the company's profitability, liquidity, and leverage, offering insights into its financial health and operational efficiency.

Development of Financial Statements

The Income Statement, or profit and loss statement, summarizes the company's revenues and expenses, providing a measure of profitability over a specific period. The Cash Flow Statement tracks cash inflows and outflows, indicating the company's liquidity and cash management. The Balance Sheet presents the company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time, reflecting its financial position.

Income Statement for 20XX

Revenue is generated from sales of 420 units at $80 per unit, totaling $33,600. The Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), based on variable costs of $30 per unit, is $12,600. Gross profit is calculated as sales minus COGS. Operating expenses include advertising ($2,000), bank fees ($150), phone/internet ($1,200), shipping ($1,260), utilities ($900), office supplies ($800), and depreciation expense ($800). Interest expense on the note payable is $350. The net income before taxes is determined by subtracting total expenses from gross profit. Income tax at a rate of 26% is then applied to find net income.

Calculations:

  • Sales = 420 units × $80 = $33,600
  • COGS = 420 units × $30 = $12,600
  • Gross Profit = $33,600 - $12,600 = $21,000
  • Operating Expenses = $2,000 + $150 + $1,200 + $1,260 + $900 + $800 + $800 = $7,110
  • Subtotal (EBIT) = $21,000 - $7,110 - $350 (Interest) - $800 (Depreciation) = $12,740
  • Tax = 26% of $12,740 = $3,312.40
  • Net Income = $12,740 - $3,312.40 = $9,427.60

Cash Flow Statement for 20XX

The Cash Flow Statement begins with net income and adjusts for non-cash expenses such as depreciation, as well as changes in working capital and investing activities. Since all sales and expenses are settled immediately, and there are no beginning receivables or payables other than those given, the cash inflows from sales are equivalent to sales revenue, and cash outflows relate to expenses and investments.

Operating Activities:

  • Net income: $9,427.60
  • Add back depreciation: $800
  • Adjustments for change in working capital: Since all sales are cash and expenses paid immediately, changes in receivables or payables are minimal, with no additional adjustments.

Investing Activities:

  • Proceeds from sale of equipment: $3,000
  • Purchase of equipment: ($1,600)

Financing Activities:

  • Repayment of note payable: ($5,000)

Net increase in cash = Operating inflow + Investing inflows/outflows + Financing inflows/outflows =

($9,427.60 + $800) + ($3,000 - $1,600) - $5,000 = $9,427.60 + 800 + 1,400 - 5,000 = $6,627.60

Beginning cash balance was $10,000, so ending cash balance is:

$10,000 + $6,627.60 = $16,627.60

Balance Sheet as of the end of 20XX

Assets:

  • Cash and cash equivalents: $16,627.60
  • Accounts receivable: $0 (cash received at sale)
  • Raw materials inventory: $10,500 (given)
  • Equipment: prior equipment valued at $5,000 + new equipment purchase of $1,600 - equipment sold ($1,000 original cost with $200 accumulated depreciation), leading to adjusted equipment value:
  • Old equipment net book value: $1,000 - $200 = $800
  • Remaining equipment: $5,000 - $1,000 (sold equipment) + $1,600 (new purchase) = $5,600

Total equipment: $5,600

Accumulated depreciation: prior $1,000 + current depreciation of $800 for 20XX = $1,800

Liabilities:

  • Accounts payable: $0
  • Note payable: $0 (repaid in 20XX)

Equity:

  • Common stock: $15,000
  • Retained earnings: beginning retained earnings plus net income:
  • Beginning retained earnings were not specified, assuming $0 for simplicity. Therefore, retained earnings at end of 20XX: $9,427.60

Total liabilities and equity: sum of liabilities and stockholders' equity should align with total assets, which need to be computed accordingly, ensuring balance sheet equality.

Financial Ratios and their Interpretations

a. Net Profit Margin

The Net Profit Margin measures how much net profit a company earns from its total sales, expressed as a percentage. It indicates the efficiency of the company's operations in converting revenue into actual profit. The formula is:

Net Profit Margin = (Net Income / Total Sales) × 100

Using the calculated net income ($9,427.60) and sales ($33,600), the net profit margin is:

(9,427.60 / 33,600) × 100 ≈ 28.07%

This indicates that Bobble in Style was able to retain approximately 28 cents of profit for every dollar of sales, reflecting efficient cost management and profitability potential.

b. Quick Ratio (also known as Acid-Test Ratio)

The Quick Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets. The formula is:

Quick Ratio = (Cash + Accounts Receivable + Short-term Investments) / Current Liabilities

Since the only current assets relevant here are cash and accounts receivable (which is zero), and liabilities are minimal (accounts payable zero), the quick ratio is:

Quick Ratio = $16,627.60 / $0

Given no current liabilities other than the note payable, which has been paid off, the ratio is effectively infinite, indicating strong liquidity. However, in real scenarios, this could be interpreted as very high liquidity.

c. Debt-to-Equity Ratio

The Debt-to-Equity Ratio indicates the relative proportion of debt and equity used to finance the company's assets. It is calculated as:

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

Since the note payable has been paid off and liabilities are minimal, the ratio approaches zero, indicating low leverage and financial risk. This suggests Bobble in Style's reliance on equity financing at this stage.

Conclusion

The analysis demonstrates that Bobble in Style is currently profitable and exhibits strong liquidity, with a high net profit margin and excellent liquidity position. The low leverage suggests low financial risk, which is typical for a startup focusing on reinvestment and growth. As the business scales, maintaining these ratios will be crucial. The cash flow analysis confirms positive liquidity, while the asset structure shows a profitable operation with ongoing investment in equipment. These insights provide a solid foundation for the Lees to confidently pitch to prospective investors and stakeholders, emphasizing their financial stability and growth potential.

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