WEEK 1
Financial Ratio Analysis
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to help students gain a better understanding of the financial statements used for corporate financial reporting and the key ratios used to make business decisions.
Assignment Steps
Select a Fortune 500 Company from one of the following industries:
• Pharmaceutical
• Energy
• Retail
• Automotive
• Computer Hardware
Review the balance sheet and income statement in the company's 2015 Annual Report.
Calculate the following ratios using Microsoft® Excel®:
• Current Ratio
• Quick Ratio
• Debt Equity Ratio
• Inventory Turnover Ratio
• Receivables Turnover Ratio
• Total Assets Turnover Ratio
• Profit Margin (Net Margin) Ratio
• Return on Assets Ratio
Analyze in 1,050 words why each ratio is important for financial decision making.
Submit your analysis as well as your calculations.
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