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    S5 Finance GestionS5 Finance Gestion FinancialFinancial

    DiagnosticDiagnostic

    2. Balance Sheet2. Balance Sheet

    AnalysisAnalysis

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    S5 Finance Gestion FinancialFinancial

    DiagnosticDiagnosticJill Tynan Wantz

    Contents:Contents:

    1.Introduction

    1.1.Balance Sheet AnalysisBalance Sheet Analysis

    LiquidityLiquidity && RatiosRatios

    Operating cycle - Asset managementOperating cycle - Asset management

    Working capital - Financial structureWorking capital - Financial structure

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    2. Balance Sheet Analysis2. Balance Sheet Analysis

    We look briefly at the balance sheet:We look briefly at the balance sheet:

    The balance sheetis a summary of the assets,

    liabilities, and equity of a business at aparticular point in timeusually the end of

    the firm's fiscal year.

    Assetsare the resources of the business. They are

    used to generate future benefits. If a firm ownsplant and equipment that will be used to producegoods for sale in the future, the firm can expect

    these assets (the plant and equipment) to

    generate cash inflows in the future.EMLV 2011/2012

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    We look briefly at the balance sheet:We look briefly at the balance sheet:

    Liabilitiesare obligations of the business.They represent commitments to creditors

    in the form of cash outflows. When a firm

    borrows, say, by issuing a long-termbond, it becomes obligated to payinterest and principal on this bond as

    promised.

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    We look briefly at the balance sheet:We look briefly at the balance sheet:

    Equity,also called shareholders' equityor stockholders' equity, reflects

    ownership.

    The equity of a firm represents the part of its valuethat is not owed to creditors and therefore is leftover for the owners. In the most basic accountingterms, equity of an organization is the difference

    between what the firm ownsits assetsand

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    Liquidity -Liquidity -

    The firms ability to meet itsshort-term obligations usingusing

    those assets that are mostthose assets that are most

    readily converted into cashreadily converted into cash.

    Can the firm pay its bills ?Can the firm pay its bills ?

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    Can the current assets pay for the currentCan the current assets pay for the current

    liabilities ?liabilities ?

    Long-term Assets Property, Plant & E

    Intangible assetsInvestment

    Balance sheet

    Long-term Liabilities

    Shareholders Equity

    Degree of liquidityDegree of liquidity DegreeDegree ofofdemanddemand

    High dHigh d

    Low dLow d

    High dHigh d

    Low dLow d

    Current AssetsCashAccounts receivable

    Invertory

    Current LiabilitiesAccounts payableTax payable

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    How much liquidity the companyHow much liquidity the companyneeds depends on theneeds depends on the Operating

    cycle

    The operating cycle is theduration from when cash is

    invested in goods to the time

    when the sale of goodsproduces cash.

    Goods and services bought ..transformed....Sold .......cash received from customers

    This cycle can also be called This cycle can also be called CCashash CConversiononversion CCycle ycle

    Operating cycle

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    The operating cycle:

    Four phases :Four phases :

    1.1. Purchase raw material, merchandise,Purchase raw material, merchandise,produce goodsproduce goods

    2.2. Sale of goodsSale of goods

    3.3. Extend credit creating accounts receivableExtend credit creating accounts receivable

    4.4. Collect accounts receivable, generatingCollect accounts receivable, generatingcashcash

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    S5 Finance Gestion Financial DiagnosticFinancial Diagnostic2. Balance Sheet Analysis -2. Balance Sheet Analysis - Liquidity -Liquidity -

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    Short-term Assets

    Long-term Assets

    Balance sheetBalance sheet

    Short-term Liabilities

    Long-term Liabilities

    Shareholders Equity

    < 1 year< 1 year

    > 1 year> 1 year

    Operatingcycle(-1 year)

    How much liquidity the company needsHow much liquidity the company needsdepends on itsdepends on its Operating cycleOperating cycle

    InvestingInvesting&&

    FinancingFinancing+1 year

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    The operating cycle concernsaccounts of day-to-day activity

    such as :

    cash, receivables, inventory, payables, andcash, receivables, inventory, payables, andaccrualsaccruals

    Current Assets

    CashAccounts receivable

    Invertory

    Liquidity RatiosLiquidity Ratios indicate how liquid each of theseindicate how liquid each of theseaccounts are. Liquidity expressed in days.accounts are. Liquidity expressed in days.EMLV 2008/2009

    Current LiabilitiesAccounts payableTax payable

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    Liquidity Ratios indicate:Liquidity Ratios indicate:

    1.1.The turnover of inventory in nbr. ofThe turnover of inventory in nbr. of

    daysdays

    2.2.The number of days credit the firmThe number of days credit the firm

    allows its clientsallows its clients

    3.3. Average purchases daysAverage purchases days

    4.4.The net operating cycle in daysThe net operating cycle in days5.5. Current ratio, the proportion of currentCurrent ratio, the proportion of current

    assets to current liabilitiesassets to current liabilities

    6.6. Net working capital to sales ratioNet working capital to sales ratioEMLV 2008/2009

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    Liquidity RatiosLiquidity Ratios :: 1. The turnover of1. The turnover ofinventoryinventory ininnbr. of daysnbr. of days

    1.1.The turnover of inventory in nbr. ofThe turnover of inventory in nbr. ofdays.days.

    The number of days the company tiesThe number of days the company ties

    up funds in inventories, is calculatedup funds in inventories, is calculatedby using:by using:

    the total amount of money represented inthe total amount of money represented in

    inventoryinventory EMLV 2011/2012

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    Liquidity RatiosLiquidity Ratios 1. The turnover of1. The turnover ofinventoryinventory inin

    nbr. of daysnbr. of days

    The average days cost of goods sold =The average days cost of goods sold =

    Cost of goods sold* / 365 daysCost of goods sold* / 365 days

    **cost of goods sold is found in the income statementcost of goods sold is found in the income statementEMLV 2011/2012

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    Liquidity Ratios : 1. The turnover ofLiquidity Ratios : 1. The turnover ofinventoryinventory inin

    nbr. of daysnbr. of days

    Number of days of inventory =Number of days of inventory =

    The total amount of money represented inThe total amount of money represented ininventoryinventory

    How many days worth of goods is this ?How many days worth of goods is this ?

    amount of inventory on handamount of inventory on handaverage days cost of goods soldaverage days cost of goods sold

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    Liquidity Ratios :Liquidity Ratios : 2. The number of2. The number ofdays creditdays credit the firmthe firm

    allows its clients:allows its clients:

    number ofnumber ofdays credit =days credit = Accounts receivableAccounts receivable

    Credit sales per dayCredit sales per day

    Credit sales per day* =Credit sales per day* =

    Number ofNumber ofdays credit =days credit =

    Credit sales*365 days

    *We presume that all sales are on credit

    Accounts receivableAccounts receivable

    Credit sales per dayCredit sales per day

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    Liquidity RatiosLiquidity Ratios :: 3.3. average days purchasesaverage days purchaseson crediton credit..

    We also need to look at theWe also need to look at the liabilitiesliabilities on theon thebalance sheet to see how long it takes thebalance sheet to see how long it takes the

    firm to pay its short-term debts.firm to pay its short-term debts.

    FirstFirst we need to determine how manywe need to determine how manyaverage days purchasesaverage days purchaseson credit.on credit.

    Average days purchases* =Average days purchases* =

    Number of days of purchases =Number of days of purchases =

    *We assume that all purchases are on credit

    PurchasesPurchases

    365 days365 days

    Accounts payableAccounts payableaverage days purchasesaverage days purchases

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    Liquidity Ratios : 4. TheLiquidity Ratios : 4. The netnet operating cycleoperating cycle

    in daysin days

    We now know how long it takes the firm to turn currentWe now know how long it takes the firm to turn current

    assets into cash and to pay its short-term debts.assets into cash and to pay its short-term debts.

    We can calculate theWe can calculate the net operating cyclenet operating cycle ::

    Number ofNumber of

    days ofdays of

    inventoryinventory

    Number ofNumber of

    days of creditdays of creditNet Operating cycleNet Operating cycle == ++ --

    By not paying for its purchases immediatly the firm reduces its liquidity needs.By not paying for its purchases immediatly the firm reduces its liquidity needs.

    The longer the net operating cycle the greater the liquidity requiredThe longer the net operating cycle the greater the liquidity required

    Number ofNumber of

    days ofdays of

    purchasespurchases

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    Application 1 :Application 1 :

    Given the balance sheet and the incomestatement of the company , calculate ,for 2007:

    1- the Average days cost of goods sold2- the The turnover of inventory in nbr. of

    days

    3- the Credit sales per day

    4- Number of days credit

    5- Average days purchases

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    FICTIOUS Corporation, BALANCE SHEET2007 2006

    In thousands $

    SSETS

    Cash 400 200

    Marketable securities 200 -0-Accounts receivable 600 800Inventories 1,800 1,000Total current assets 3,000 $ 2,000

    Gross lant and e ui ment 11,000 10,000Less: Accumulated depreciation 4,000 3,000

    Net plant and equipment 7,000 7,000

    Intangible assets 1,000 1,000Total assets $ 11,000 $ 10,000

    LIABILITIESAND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

    Accounts ayable $ 500 $ 400Other current liabilities 500 200Lon -term debt 4,000 5,000

    Total liabilities 5,000 5,600

    Preferred stock (12.5%; $100 par value)800 800

    Common stock: ($1 ar value 1,500 1,200Additional aid-in ca ital 1,500 800Retained earnings 2,200 1,600

    Total shareholders' equity 6,000 4,400

    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$ 11,000 $10,000

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    Income Statement

    2 0 0 7 2 0 0 6

    I n t h o u s a n d s

    Sales $10,000 $9,000Less: Cost of goods sold 6,500 6,000

    Gross profit 3,500 3,000

    Less: Lease expense 1,000 500

    Administrative expenses 500 500Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) 2,000 2,000

    Less: Interest 400 500

    Earnings before taxes 1,600 1,500Less: Taxes 400 500

    Net income 1,200 1 , 0 0 0

    Less: Preferred dividends 1 0 0 1 0 0Earnings available to common shareholders 1 , 1 0 0 9 0 0

    Less: Common dividends 500 4 0 0

    Retained earnings $ 600 $ 500

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    1.1. average days cost of goods sold =average days cost of goods sold =

    In other words the firm has $ 17 808 ofIn other words the firm has $ 17 808 of

    cost of goods per day cost of goods per day

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    $ 6 500 000$ 6 500 000

    365365

    = $ 17 808 per day= $ 17 808 per day

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    2- Number of day of inventory =

    = 101 days

    In other words the firm has aboutIn other words the firm has about

    101 days of goods in stock at the end101 days of goods in stock at the endof the year. If sales continue at theof the year. If sales continue at the

    same pace it would take the firm 101same pace it would take the firm 101

    days to run out of stock.days to run out of stock.EMLV 2008/2009

    $ 1 800 000$ 17 808 per day

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    3-3- Credit sales per day =

    = $27 397 per day

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    $ 10 000 000365 days

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    4- Number of days credit =

    = 22 daysThis means that it takes the firm 22This means that it takes the firm 22

    days to collect the money owed bydays to collect the money owed by

    customers.customers.

    In other words 22 days are neededIn other words 22 days are needed

    for Sales to become cashfor Sales to become cash..EMLV 2008/2009

    $ 600 000$ 600 000

    $27 397 per day$27 397 per day

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    TheThe operating cycleoperating cycle in days:in days:

    It takes 101 + 22 days to turnIt takes 101 + 22 days to turninventories and credit sales intoinventories and credit sales into

    cash.cash.

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    5- Average days purchases=Average days purchases=

    == $17 808 per day$17 808 per day

    *We assume that cost of good sold = purchases

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    $ 6 500 000*$ 6 500 000*365 days365 days

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    7- Number of days of purchases =7- Number of days of purchases =

    = 28 days

    This means it takes the firm 33 daysThis means it takes the firm 33 days

    to pay for its purchases.to pay for its purchases.

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    $ 500 000$ 500 000$17 808$17 808 per dayper day

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    8- Net Operating cycle = 101+22-28

    = 95 days

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    Liquidity Ratios : 5.Liquidity Ratios : 5. Current ratiosCurrent ratios

    The Ratio that assesses the financialThe Ratio that assesses the financial

    structurestructure

    to make sure theto make sure the current assetscurrent assets paypay

    for thefor the current liabilitiescurrent liabilities is :is :

    the Current ratioCurrent ratio ::

    The result must be > than 1, that means thatthe current assets can pay for the short-termdebts.

    Current AssetsCurrent Liabilities

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    Liquidity Ratios : 5.Liquidity Ratios : 5. Current ratiosCurrent ratios

    Current ratioCurrent ratio == == = 3.0= 3.0

    This indicates that the firm has 3 times asThis indicates that the firm has 3 times as

    mush as it needs to cover obligationsmush as it needs to cover obligationsdurnig the year.durnig the year.

    An alternative current ratio is the quick ratio:An alternative current ratio is the quick ratio:

    Quick ratioQuick ratio == ==

    = 1.2= 1.2

    This indicates that without inventories the

    Current assets Current assets inventoriesinventories

    Current liabilitiesCurrent liabilities

    Current AssetsCurrent Liabilities

    $ 3 000 000$ 3 000 000

    $ 1 000 000$ 1 000 000

    $ 1 200 000$ 1 200 000

    $ 1 000 000$ 1 000 000

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    ssets 2004 2005urren asses :Cashandshort -terminvestmentsAccounts receivableInventories

    Total currentassets

    Noncurrent assets:Property, plant andequipment,Equityandother invest mentsOther assets

    Total noncurrentassets

    Total assets

    17,2362,245752

    20,233

    1,61114,372

    94016,923

    37,156

    $23,7983,2501,552

    28,600

    1,90317,7262,213

    21,842

    50,442a esan oc oers quy

    Current liabilities :Accounts payableIncometaxes payableAccruedcompensationUnearnedrevenueOther

    Total currentliabilitiesNoncurrent liabilities (loans, bonds)Stockholders' equity:

    ConvertiblepreferredstockPaid-incapitalRetainedearnings

    Total shareholders' equityTotal liabilitiesandshareholders' equity

    8741,607396

    4,2391,602

    8,718-

    98013,84413,61428,438

    37,156

    1,083583557

    4,8162,714

    9,753-

    022,51618,17340,689

    50,442

    Exercise:

    Calculate the

    current ratiocurrent ratiofor both yearsand comment.

    MicrosoftCorporation

    Balancesheet

    In $ millions

    2004 : 2.32005: 2.9

    Good result andimproving from

    2004 to 2005.In 2005 CA arealmost 3 timesgreater than CL

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    DiagnosticDiagnostic Microsoft CorporationStatement of Income(millions except earnings per share)

    For the Year Ended June 30

    2004 2005et revenuesCost of revenuesGross profitOperating expenses:

    General and administrative

    Research and developmentSales and marketingOther expenses

    Total operating expensesOperating incomeOther income (expense)

    Income before income taxesProvision for income taxesNet incomePreferred stock dividendsNet income available for commonshareholders

    689

    2,9703,231115

    7,005

    ,-2,81416,93

    -7,0059,921,963

    11,891-4,1067,78

    -28

    7,75

    1,009

    3,7754,14192

    9,017

    , -3,00219,95

    -9,01710,9373,338

    14,275-4,8549,421

    0

    9,421

    Earnings per share 1.54 1.81

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    Liquidity Ratios : 6.Liquidity Ratios : 6. Net working capital Net working capital

    to salesto sales ratioratio

    Another way to measure the firms ability to satisfyAnother way to measure the firms ability to satisfy

    short term obligations is theshort term obligations is the NetNet working working

    capital to salescapital to salesratioratio

    which compares net working capital (current assets current liabilities)which compares net working capital (current assets current liabilities)

    to sales.to sales.

    thethe NetNet working capital working capital is the cash availableis the cash available

    for daily operations of the companyfor daily operations of the company..

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    Liquidity Ratios : 6.Liquidity Ratios : 6. Net working capital Net working capital

    to salesto sales ratioratio

    Net working capital to salesNet working capital to sales ==

    ==

    == == 0.20.2 oror

    20%20%

    The ratio tells us that for every dollar of sales theThe ratio tells us that for every dollar of sales the

    firm has 20 cents of working capital to support. Orfirm has 20 cents of working capital to support. Or

    Working capital represents 20% of sales.Working capital represents 20% of sales.

    Net working capitalNet working capital

    SalesSales

    current assets current liabilitiescurrent assets current liabilities

    SalesSales$ 3 000 000 - 1 000 000$ 3 000 000 - 1 000 000

    $ 10 000 000$ 10 000 000

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    Asset management - How well assets areAsset management - How well assets are

    used.used.

    Activity ratios or Turnover ratios (slightly different from Liquidity ratios)Activity ratios or Turnover ratios (slightly different from Liquidity ratios)

    To evaluate the benefits produced by the totality of the firms assets.To evaluate the benefits produced by the totality of the firms assets.

    A.A. Inventory managementInventory management

    B.B. Accounts receivable managementAccounts receivable managementC.C. Overall Asset managementOverall Asset management

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    A.A. Inventory management Inventory management

    How well the firm uses stock to generateHow well the firm uses stock to generate

    sales.sales.

    Inventory turnover ratio =Inventory turnover ratio =

    is a measure of the number of timesinventory is sold or used in a time periodsuch as a year

    Cost of goods soldCost of goods sold

    InventoryInventory

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    Asset management - How well assets areAsset management - How well assets are

    used.used.

    A.A. Inventory management Inventory management

    Inventory turnover ratio =Inventory turnover ratio =

    == = 3.61= 3.61

    times per yeartimes per year

    This tells us that the firm turns over its stocks 3.6This tells us that the firm turns over its stocks 3.6

    times a year.times a year.

    Check with liquidity ratio number of days 101 =Check with liquidity ratio number of days 101 =

    3.6 times per year3.6 times per year

    Average Cost of goods soldAverage Cost of goods sold

    Average InventoryAverage Inventory

    $ 6 500 000$ 6 500 000

    $ 1 800 000$ 1 800 000

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    Asset management - How well assets areAsset management - How well assets are

    used.used.

    A.A. Inventory management Inventory management

    A low turnover rate may point toA low turnover rate may point tooverstockingoverstocking,, obselesenceobselesence oror

    deficienciesdeficienciesin the product line or marketingin the product line or marketingeffort.effort.

    However, in some instances a low rate may beHowever, in some instances a low rate may be

    appropriate, such as where higher inventory levelsappropriate, such as where higher inventory levelsoccur in anticipation ofoccur in anticipation ofrapidly rising pricesrapidly rising prices ororshortagesshortages. A high turnover rate may indicate. A high turnover rate may indicateinadequate inventory levelsinadequate inventory levels, which may lead to a, which may lead to aloss in business.loss in business.

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    Asset management - How well assets areAsset management - How well assets are

    used.used.

    B. Accounts receivable managementB. Accounts receivable management

    How efficiently the firm is using credit extended toHow efficiently the firm is using credit extended to

    customerscustomersAdvantage : rise sales,Advantage : rise sales, sales would not happen without credit.sales would not happen without credit.

    Disadvantage :Disadvantage : Customer might not pay when promised.Customer might not pay when promised.

    Accounts receivable turnover ratio =Accounts receivable turnover ratio =

    ==

    = 16.67 times per year= 16.67 times per year

    This means that there is almost 17 times a year , aThis means that there is almost 17 times a year , a

    Net credit salesNet credit sales

    Accounts receivableAccounts receivable

    $ 10 000 000$ 10 000 000$ 600 000$ 600 000

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    Asset management - How well assets areAsset management - How well assets are

    used.used.

    B. Accounts receivable managementB. Accounts receivable management

    A high ratio implies either that a companyA high ratio implies either that a companyoperates on a cash basis or that its extension ofoperates on a cash basis or that its extension of

    credit and collection of accounts receivable iscredit and collection of accounts receivable is

    efficientefficient..

    A low ratio implies the company should re-assessA low ratio implies the company should re-assess

    its credit policies in order to ensure the timelyits credit policies in order to ensure the timely

    collection of imparted credit that is not earningcollection of imparted credit that is not earning

    interest for the firm.interest for the firm.

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    Asset management - How well assets areAsset management - How well assets are

    used.used.

    C. Overall Asset managementC. Overall Asset management

    For a more general picture of the productivity of theFor a more general picture of the productivity of the

    firm we can compare firm we can compare

    Total assetsTotal assets

    to the to the

    SalesSales they produce. they produce.

    This tells us how many times a year the value of theThis tells us how many times a year the value of the

    firmsfirms (total assets)(total assets) is generated in sales.is generated in sales.

    Total assets turnover ratio =Total assets turnover ratio = ==

    Net salesNet sales

    Total AssetsTotal Assets$ 10 000 000$ 10 000 000

    $ 11 000 000$ 11 000 000

    Balance Sheet Income statement

    TotalAssets

    X

    SalesX

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    Asset management - How well assets areAsset management - How well assets are

    used.used.

    C. Overall Asset managementC. Overall Asset management

    See also See also FixedFixed assetsassets compared to the compared to the

    SalesSales

    they produce. they produce.

    This tells us how many times a year the value of theThis tells us how many times a year the value of the

    firmsfirms total assetstotal assets is genrated in sales.is genrated in sales.

    FixedFixed assets turnover ratio =assets turnover ratio = ==

    = 1.43= 1.43

    Net salesNet sales

    Fixed AssetsFixed Assets$ 10 000 000$ 10 000 000

    $ 7 000 000$ 7 000 000

    Balance Sheet Income statement

    FixedAssets

    SalesX

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    Asset management - How well assets areAsset management - How well assets are

    used.used.

    From these Ratios we can see that:From these Ratios we can see that:

    Inventory flows in and out almost 4 times a yearInventory flows in and out almost 4 times a yearor every 101 daysor every 101 days

    All receivables are collected every 22 days or 17All receivables are collected every 22 days or 17

    times a yeartimes a year

    We cannot see:We cannot see:The number of sales not made because of theThe number of sales not made because of the

    credit conditions are too stringentcredit conditions are too stringent

    How much credit sales are not collectedHow much credit sales are not collected

    Which assets contribute most to salesWhich assets contribute most to sales

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