This Is Your Opportunity To Play Detective And Do Some Finan

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This Is Your Opportunity To Play Detective And Do Some Financial State This is your opportunity to play detective and do some financial statement analysis. Please select any publicly traded company. The CSU Online Library has several databases to choose from that are good starting points for your research: Mergent Online, Business Insights: Global, Business Source Ultimate, and ABI/INFORM Collection. In addition to using at least one database article or report from the CSU Online Library, you may also use any reliable website, such as the company’s web page. For the company you select, find the annual report and the financial ratio information for the following ratios: debt-to-equity, current ratio, return on equity, quick ratio, working capital ratio, price earnings ratio, and earnings per share. Once you have reviewed the information, write an essay that begins with a brief introduction to your chosen company. Next, explain how the company is doing with respect to the ratios. In one to three sentences, briefly summarize what each of the ratios are telling you about the company. Conclude with how you predict it will do in the future. Your essay should be at least one page in length. Use APA format to cite and reference all quoted and paraphrased material, including your textbook. Use a minimum of two sources, one of which may be the textbook. Include a title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and references page. An abstract is not required.

Dr. Jack HW Helper · Accepted Answer

The analysis of a publicly traded company's financial ratios provides critical insights into its financial health, operational efficiency, and future prospects. For this examination, I have chosen Apple Inc., one of the world's leading technology companies known for its innovative products and substantial market presence. Apple’s annual report and financial data offer a comprehensive view of its financial stability and performance metrics. The debt-to-equity ratio indicates the company's leverage and financial structure. Apple's low debt-to-equity ratio suggests a conservative approach to debt, emphasizing reliance on equity and retained earnings to finance growth (Apple Inc., 2022). The current ratio measures short-term liquidity; Apple’s ratio exceeds 1, demonstrating a strong capacity to cover its short-term liabilities—a sign of good liquidity (Statista, 2023). The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, aligns with the current ratio, further underscoring available liquid assets to meet immediate obligations (Apple Inc., 2022). Return on equity (ROE) reflects the company's profitability relative to shareholders’ equity. A high ROE indicates efficient utilization of shareholders’ funds, which is evident in Apple’s consistent profitability (Khan & Jain, 2021). The working capital ratio, similar to the current ratio, shows that Apple maintains sufficient working capital to support ongoing operations (Apple Inc., 2022). The price-earnings ratio, however, is relatively high, suggesting that investors have high expectations for Apple's future growth and are willing to pay a premium for its shares (Yahoo Finance, 2023). Earnings per share (EPS) demonstrates the company's profitability on a per-share basis, which remains robust, reflecting strong earnings performance (Apple Inc., 2022). Overall, these ratios paint a picture of a financially healthy, efficiently managed company with optimistic growth prospects. Apple's strong liquidity position and profitability metri

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