Deliverables

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Instructions

Wal-Mart is one of the most dynamic companies in our economy. However, the company is being challenged in the market by new competitors. For the Wal-Mart Corporation, go online and find the annual report for the most recent year available.

Deliverables:

1. Based on the obtained annual report, complete the following table:

Ratio

Formula

Results

Operating Profit Margin After Taxes

 

Gross Profit Margin

 

Average Collection Period

 

Total Asset Turnover

 

Fixed Asset Turnover

 

Inventory Turnover

 

Debt to Total Assets

 

Times Interest Earned

2. Based the information in your table and in the annual report, evaluate the status of Wal-Mart on each of these ratios.

3. What would you conclude based on the information above in terms of the overall condition of Wal-Mart?  What recommendations would you make?

Submission Details:

· Submit your assignment in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.

· Cite any references in APA style.

· Show all your calculations.