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: I have selected WalMart for the Fortune 500 Company.
- 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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