FIN571 Week-1 Financial Ratio Analysis 2019

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.