Conclusion

In the conclusion, for the liquidity ratio, the Axiata Group Berhad show the good

performance because the current ratio and the quick ratio are better than Maxis Berhad. In the

current ratio , Axiata Group Berhad was recorded at 0.61 times which is higher than 0.55 times

was recorded by Maxis Berhad. For the quick ratio, Axiata Group Berhad was recorded 0.61

times which is higher than the 0.55 times recorded by Maxis Berhad. In general, Axiata Group

Berhad’s liquidity is better than Maxis Berhad since its current and quick ratio were higher at

0.61 times and 0.61 times as compared 0.55 times and 0.55 times of Maxis Berhad’s liquidity.

So, Axiata Group Berhad is said to be liquid and able to meet its short-term bills.

Besides , Maxis Berhad show the good performance in the Activity Ratio because the

Average Collection Period, Fixed Asset Turnover and Total Asset Turnover for Maxis Berhad

are better than Axiata Group Berhad. In the Average Collection Period , Maxis Berhad was

recorded at 70.72 days is shorter than 74.41 days was recorded by Axiata Group Berhad. Maxis

Berhad is also able to generate more sales from fixed assets and total assets which are 0.51

times and 0.45 times as compared to 0.41 times and 0.34 times for Axiata Group Berhad.

For the Leverage Ratio, Axiata Group Berhad show the good performance because the

Debt Ratio, Debt-to-Equity Ratio and Long-Term Debt to Equity for Axiata Group Berhad are

better than Maxis Berhad. Axiata Group Berhad’s debt ratio was recorded at 0.6% is better than

0.68% was recorded by Maxis Berhad. Debt-to-Equity Ratio for Axiata Group Berhad was

recorded at 150.18% is better than 222.16% was recorded by Maxis Berhad. In terms of Long-

Term Debt to Equity, Axiata Group Berhad was recorded at 80.% is better than 147.09% was

recorded by Maxis Behad. Axiata Group Berhad’s leverage ratio is generally better than Maxis

Berhad.

In the term of Profitability Ratio , Maxis Berhad show the good performance because

the Operating Profit Margin, Net Profit Margin, Return on Equity and Return on Assets for
Maxis Berhad are better than Axiata Group Berhad. The Operating Profit Margin and Net Profit

Margin for Maxis Berhad are better at 36.53% and 22.64% respectively as compared to 5.72%

and 9.93% for the Axiata Group Berhad. The Return on Equity and Return on Assets for Maxis

Berhad also higher at 32.88% and 30.63% respectively as compared to the Axiata Group

Berhad of 9.57% and 3.6%. Maxis Berhad is able to generate higher profit from its sales, as

well as generating high return from assets and equity investment.

Overall, Maxis Berhad is the best company compared the Axiata Group Berhad.