Ratios

Financial ratios are numerical relationships between financial figures found on the income statement and the balance sheet of a business. When multiple figures are compared, the relationships between those figures help reveal important operational information that, when adjusted, could improve their financial situation (Kim & Avoun, 2005). Unfortunately, few organizations within the hospitality industry commonly use financial ratios to determine the health of their business (Kim & Avoun, 2005)…

The key ratios include the return on assets, the return on equity, and the operating and gross margins. When referencing the return on assets, the higher the better. This number shows the percentage of profit compared to the company’s resources. For Netflix, this…

As shown in the above graph the two ratios are used in accordance to show the liquidity of each company. The liquidity ratio is “used to determine a firm’s ability to satisfy its short-term obligations as they come due” in a firm’s operating cycle (Gitman & Zutter, p.65). The first ratio shown in the graph is the current ratio, and is one of the more popular ratios used in finance. Current ratio is a determinant of whether or not a company is able to have the funds for obligations as they…

common stock: Profit allocation to outstanding shares on common stock is measured by this ratio. Company G jumped from a $0.672 in 2001 to a $1.03 for the year 2012. Benchmarks for the quartile industry are 0.83/0.87/0.9. Earnings per share of common stock for Company G represent and increment above average. Earnings per Share of Common Stock represent strength for Company G. L. Price earnings ratio: This ratio values current share price and compares to earnings per share. An increment from…

Analysis of Liquidity Liquidity Ratios: Liquidity ratios are the ratios that measure the capacity of an organization to meet its fleeting obligation commitments. These ratios measure the capacity of an organization to pay off its transient liabilities when they fall due. The liquidity ratios are an aftereffect of separating cash and other fluid resources by the fleeting borrowings and current liabilities. They demonstrate the quantity of times the transient obligation commitments are secured by…

Ratios can be used to monitor and interpret financial performance of Saira Computers. Ratio analysis is an effective way to compare overall performance of Saira Computers in the industry. There are three different ratios which are profitability, liquidity and efficiency. Profitability ratio measures how much profit Saira Computers generate, in this ratio, there are three main ratios which are gross profit and this margin measures gross profit of this business as percentage of sales revenue and…

In reviewing both Nike and Under Armor recent financial statements for profitability, solvency and liquidity there is no clear front-runner. The ratio analysis shows advantages to both companies. When deciding to invest in Nike one must analysis the earnings per share, return on equity, and price earnings ratio. First, comparison of profitability ratio findings show mixed benefits to both Nike (NKE) and Under Armor (UA). With interest in net profit margin, return on equity and earnings per…

The Fortune 1000 is an annual list of the 1000 largest companies maintained by the American magazine Fortune. The eligible companies are ranked on revenue generated from core operations, discounted operations, and consolidated subsidiaries. Since revenue is the basis for inclusion, every company is authorized to operate in the United States and files a 10-K or comparable financial statement with a government agency. In general, private organizations withhold information from the public and are…

Moserk Company Ratio Analysis When it comes to a business’s financial records, it is extremely important for them to be properly documented. Without keeping track of financial history, it is virtually impossible to see why or how a business is failing or succeeding. When looking at these statements, it is very important to understand their relationship to one another. One way these calculations have been developed and analyzed is through the use of ratios. Financial ratios produce a numerical…

Over the past 5 years, Hasbro has maintained healthy profitability factors. As you can see from the snip that follows of the information provided in Appendix A- Financial Ratios, Hasbro’s Return on Sales is at 9.47%, its Return on assets is at 10.47%, and its Return of Common Equity is at 26.13%, which is the perfect ladder we have learned about throughout this course. Growth Hasbro has shown consistent growth over the past five year period reviewed. As the following table shows, Hasbro’s…