FIN 571 Week 1 Financial Ratio Analysis

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FIN 571 Week 1 Financial Ratio Analysis
FIN 571 Week 1 Financial Ratio Analysis
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FIN 571 Week 1 Financial Ratio Analysis

Resources

  • Financial Ratio Analysis Grading Guide
  • Microsoft®Excel®

 

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.