Financial ratio analysis

Financial Ratio Analysis Grading Guide

FIN/571 Version 9 ​ Foundations of Corporate Finance

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​Individual Assignment: 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. Resources Required

Microsoft® Excel®

Content Met PartiallyMet Not Met Comments:

Selected a Fortune 500 Company from one of the following industries:

• Pharmaceutical

• Energy

• Retail

• Automotive

• Computer Hardware

Reviewed the balance sheet and income statement in the company’s 2015 Annual Report.

Calculated 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

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• Return on Assets Ratio

Analyzed in 1,050 words why each ratio is important for financial decision making.

Total Available

Total Earned

5 #/5

Writing Guidelines Met PartiallyMet Not Met Comments:

The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course- level requirements.

Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.

TotalAvailable Total

Earned

3 #/3

Assignment Total # 8 #/8 Additional comments:

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