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Hadia Shafqat 01-111202-045
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Date: 29-6-2022
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Table of Content
Bestway Cement..........................................................................................................................................3
Introduction:...............................................................................................................................3
Vision:.........................................................................................................................................3
Mission Statement:.....................................................................................................................3
Nature of Business:.....................................................................................................................3
Lucky Cement..............................................................................................................................................4
Introduction:...............................................................................................................................4
Vision Statement:.......................................................................................................................4
Mission Statement:.....................................................................................................................4
DG Khan Cement.........................................................................................................................................4
Introduction:...............................................................................................................................4
Vision Statement:.......................................................................................................................4
Mission Statement:.....................................................................................................................5
Comparison of Ratios..................................................................................................................................5
Liquidity Ratios:..........................................................................................................................5
Analysis:...............................................................................................................................................6
Analysis:...............................................................................................................................................7
Asset Management Ratios:.........................................................................................................8
Analysis................................................................................................................................................9
Analysis..............................................................................................................................................10
Analysis..............................................................................................................................................12
Analysis..............................................................................................................................................13
Debt Management Ratios.........................................................................................................13
Analysis:.............................................................................................................................................15
Analysis..............................................................................................................................................16
Analysis..............................................................................................................................................18
Analysis..............................................................................................................................................19
Profitability Ratios....................................................................................................................19
Analysis..............................................................................................................................................21
Analysis..............................................................................................................................................22
Analysis..............................................................................................................................................24
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Price Earnings Ratio...........................................................................................................................24
Analysis..............................................................................................................................................25
Common Size Statement Analysis.............................................................................................................26
Common size statement (2020)................................................................................................27
Common size statement (2019)................................................................................................28
Common size statement (2018)................................................................................................29
Common size statement (2017)................................................................................................30
Common Size Balance Sheet Analysis........................................................................................................31
Common size balance sheet 2021............................................................................................31
Annual Turnover 2021..............................................................................................................32
Common Size Balance Sheet 2020............................................................................................32
Annual Turnover 2020..............................................................................................................33
Common Size Balance Sheet 2019............................................................................................33
Annual Turnover 2019..............................................................................................................34
Common Size Balance Sheet 2018............................................................................................35
Annual Turnover 2018..............................................................................................................36
Common Size Balance Sheet 2017............................................................................................36
Annual Turnover 2017..............................................................................................................37
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Bestway Cement
Introduction:
Best way Cement Limited is a Pakistani company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of
cement. It produces consistently high-quality cement as it achieves 25% of the market share in
Northern Pakistan. Bestway Cement provides a wide variety of cement product, including all
purpose cement, early setting cement, ordinary Portland cement, low heat cement, floor and wall
tiles adhesive, etc. The company is the first one in Pakistan that set up a waste heat recovery
power plant and currently it operates such plants at Chakwal, Hattar, Farooqia and Kallar Kahar
plant sites.
Vision:
Mission Statement:
Consistently produce high quality cement. Endeavor to be the lowest cost producer. Achieve
25% of the market share of North Zone in the short term and maintain its position as the largest
cement producer in the country. Consistently maintain a high standard of customer service.
Continue to invest in human resource through training, development and promotions from within
whenever possible in order to meet future expansion needs. Continue to set aside adequate funds
from net profits for fulfilling its various social responsibilities particularly in the field of
education and health
Nature of Business:
Bestway Cement Limited is a Pakistani company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of
cement. It produces consistently high-quality cement as it achieves 25% of the market share in
Northern Pakistan. Bestway Cement provides a wide variety of cement product, including all
purpose cement, early setting cement, ordinary Portland cement, low heat cement, floor and wall
tiles adhesive, etc. The company is the first one in Pakistan that set up a waste heat recovery
power plant and currently it operates such plants at Chakwal, Hattar, Farooqia and Kallar Kahar
plant sites.
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Lucky Cement
Introduction:
Lucky Cement Limited was established in 1996 and now is a prominent producer of cement in
Pakistan and in Asia. The company has production facilities in Pezu (Production capacity:
13,000 Tons per day) as well as in Karachi (Production capacity: 8000 Tons per day). Lucky
Cement Limited is presently a 21,000 tons per day, dry process cement plant. The production is
focused on ordinary Portland cement, sulphate resistant cement and slag cement.
Vision Statement:
We strive to be a growth oriented company by identifying opportunities, making the right
investments, producing high quality cement and using innovative technology to achieve cost
competitiveness and customer satisfaction.
Mission Statement:
DG Khan Cement
Introduction:
DG khan was established under the management control of State Cement Corporation of
Pakistan Limited (SCCP) in 1978. The plant is located at 40 KM North West of Dera Ghazi
Khan Town. DGKCC started its commercial production in April 1986 with a capacity of 2,000
tons per day Clinker based on dry process technology. Plant and Machinery was supplied by
UBE Industries of Japan. D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited, a unit of Nishat group, is the
largest cement-manufacturing company in Pakistan with a production capacity of 7,000 tons per
day cement.
Vision Statement:
"To transform the Company into a modern and dynamic cement manufacturing company with
qualified professionals and fully equipped to play a meaningful role on a sustainable basis in the
economy of Pakistan."
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Mission Statement:
To provide quality products to customers and explore new markets to promote/expand sales of
the Company through good governance and foster a sound and dynamic team, so as to achieve
optimum prices of products of the Company for sustainable and equitable growth and prosperity
of the Company.
Comparison of Ratios
Liquidity Ratios:
The ratio between the liquid assets and the liabilities of a bank or other institution.
1. Current Ratio:The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures whether a firm has enough
resources to meet its short-term obligations.
Current Ratio = Current Assets/Current Liabilities
2021 Bestway Cement Lucky Cement DG khan Cement
Current Ratio 0.56 1.21 0.94
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Current Ratio
3
2.5
1.5
0.5
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Analysis:
A current ratio below 1.00 could indicate that a company might struggle to meet its short-term
obligations, whereas ratios of 1.50 or greater would generally indicate ample liquidity.
A good current ratio is between 1.2 to 2,which means that the business has 2 times more current
assets than liabilities to covers its debts. A current ratio below 1 means that the company doesn't
have enough liquid assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
So, As per this we conclude that Lucky Cement has current ratio between 1.2 to 2.7 in 5 years
from 2021 to 2017 and it has 2 times more current assets than liabilities to cover its debt.
Bestway cement has least current ratio so, to increase current ratio they have to repay and
restruct their debt.
Company having least current ratio face difficulty in fulfilling any short term commitments.
2. Quick Ratio:
The quick ratio, also known as the acid-test ratio, measures the ability of a company to pay all of
its outstanding liabilities when they come due with only assets that can be quickly converted to
cash.
These include cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, short-term investments, and current
account receivables.
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2021 Bestway Cement Lucky Cement DG Khan Cement
Quick Ratio 0.699 0.65 0.55
Quick Ratio
2.5
1.5
0.5
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Analysis:
A good quick ratio is any number greater than 1.0. If your business has a quick ratio of 1.0 or
greater, that typically means your business is healthy and can pay its liabilities.
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to quickly convert liquid assets into cash to pay for
its short-term financial obligations.
A positive quick ratio can indicate the company’s ability to survive emergencies or other events
that create temporary cash flow problems.
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So, if we do the comparison of the companies Lucky cement has greater quick ratio and can
easily pay its liabilities and can survive in emergency situations.
To increase the quick ratio bestway and lucky cement has to increase their sales and turnover.
DG khan cement has least quick ratio it is the sign that company is having liquidity issues.
Asset management ratios are the key to analyzing how effectively and efficiently your small
business is managing its assets to produce sales.
1. ACP:The average collection period ratio measures the average number of days clients take to
pay their bills, indicating the effectiveness of the business's credit and collection policies.
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Asset Management Ratio
0.25
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Analysis:
A high Asset Management Ratio is always preferable and that indicates that the company is
efficiently using its assets to generate sales. This ratio above 1 claims, that the proportion of sales
is higher than the total quantum of assets deployed and the company is productive.
So, as we do the comparison of the companies DG Khan Cement has highest asset management
ratio and it is efficiently using its assets.
As, Bestway company has least asset management ratio so, it means that company is not using its
resources productively and may be experiencing internal struggles.
To increase asset management Ratio Company has to improve its revenue and improve
efficiency and the company have to sell its assets.
2. Total Asset Turnover:
Asset turnover ratio is the ratio between the value of a company's sales or revenues and the value
of its assets. It is an indicator of the efficiency with which a company is deploying its assets to
produce the revenue.
Thus, asset turnover ratio can be a determinant of a company's performance.
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2020 Bestway Lucky DG Khan
TAT 0.38 0.42 0.28
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Analysis:
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3. Inventory turnover:
The inventory turnover ratio is the number of times a company has sold and replenished its
inventory over a specific amount of time.
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Inventory Turnover
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
For most industries, the ideal inventory turnover ratio will be between 5 and 10, meaning the
company will sell and restock inventory roughly every one to two months.
So, as we do the comparison of the companies Best way is the only company which has better
inventory turnover but not has best ratio like between 5 and 10. It means that bestway restock
their inventory at better cost in comparison with other companies.
DG Khan Cement has least inventory turnover it means that it has poor inventory management
policies and procedures.
Companies can improve their inventory turnover by smart pricing strategy, effective marketing
and effective restocking.
4. Fixed asset turnover:
Fixed-asset turnover is the ratio of sales to the value of fixed assets. It indicates how well the
business is using its fixed assets to generate sales.
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2019 Bestway Lucky DG Khan
FAT 0.936 0.79 0.51
1.4
1.2
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Analysis:
An asset turnover ratio of 2.5 or more could be considered good, while a company in the utilities
sector is more likely to aim for an asset turnover ratio that's between 0.25 and 0.5.
All of the three companies have ratio greater than 2.5 it means that they all are generating net
sales efficiently.
In comparison of these three DG khan cement has least fixed asset turnover ratio it means that
they are somewhat underperforming in sales.
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It is a financial ratio that indicates the percentage of a company's assets that are provided via
debt.
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Debt to equity
0.4
0.35
0.3
0.25
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Analysis:
The maximum acceptable debt-to-equity ratio for more companies is between 1.5-2 and less.
Large companies having a value higher than 2 of the debt-to-equity ratio is acceptable.
In comparison of these companies no one has ratio between 1.2 to 2 but still DG khan cement
has highest debt to equity ratio which means that company is may be in financial distress.
Lucky cement has lowest debt to equity ratio which means it is over relying on equity to finance
their business.
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2019 Bestway Lucky DG Khan
TIE 8.87 9.32 0.97
TIE
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Analysis:
From an investor or creditor's perspective, an organization that has times interest earned
ratio greater than 2.5 is considered an acceptable risk. Companies that have a times interest
earned ratio of less than 2.5 are considered a much higher risk for bankruptcy or default.
So, if we do the comparison lucky cement has times interest earned ratio greater than 2.5 which
means it has an acceptable risk.
Whereas lucky cement has more risk because it has ratio less than 2.5. They can increase their
ratio by improving revenue.
3. Cash Coverage ratio:
The cash coverage ratio is useful for determining the amount of cash available to pay for a
borrower's interest expense, and is expressed as a ratio of the cash available to the amount of
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interest to be paid. To show a sufficient ability to pay, the ratio should be substantially greater
than 1:1.
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Cash coverage
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Analysis:
In general, a cash ratio equal to or greater than 1 indicates a company has enough cash and cash
equivalents to entirely pay off all short-term debts. A ratio above 1 is generally favored, while a
ratio under 0.5 is considered risky as the entity has twice as much short-term debt compared to
cash.
All of three companies have ratio greater than 1 which shows all the three companies have
enough cash to pay off their all debts.
Whereas Bestway has highest ratio in comparison of all three companies.
4. Fixed Charge Coverage ratio:
The fixed-charge coverage ratio (FCCR) measures a firm's ability to cover its fixed charges, such
as debt payments, interest expense, and equipment lease expense. It shows how well a company's
earnings can cover its fixed expenses. Banks will often look at this ratio when evaluating
whether to lend money to a business.
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2019 Bestway Lucky DG Khan
FCCR 1.88 1.55 0.97
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Analysis:
Higher fixed cost ratios indicate that a business is healthy and further investment or loans are less
risky. Lower ratios indicate weakness and an income insufficient to meet the business' monthly
bills. Obviously, the higher the ratio, the better.
In comparison of the companies lucky cement has higher fixed ratio which means that business
is healthy.
Whereas, DG khan cement has lowest fixed ratio that they have not sufficient income to meet
business monthly bills they can increase their ratio by decreasing operating expenses and
increasing net operating income.
Profitability Ratios:
Profitability ratios are financial metrics used to assess a business's ability to generate profit
relative to items such as its revenue or assets.
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1. Return on Sales:
Return on sales (ROS) is a ratio used to evaluate a company's operational efficiency. This
measure provides insight into how much profit is being produced per dollar of sales.
ROS
0.3
0.25
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
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Analysis:
For most companies, a ROS between 5% and 10% is excellent. This may not seem like much,
however, if your business is heading into financial trouble, this number would be in the negative.
In comparison of these companies Lucky cement has highest return on sales ration which means
that they can efficiently transform their sales into profits.
DG Khan Cement has lowest they can increase the ratio by increasing revenue and decreasing
expenses.
2. Return on equity:
The Return on Equity ratio essentially measures the rate of return that the owners of common
stock of a company receive on their shareholdings. Return on equity signifies how good the
company is in generating returns on the investment it received from its shareholders.
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ROE
18
16
14
12
10
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Analysis:
ROEs of 15–20% are generally considered good. ROE is also a factor in stock valuation, in
association with other financial ratios.
DG Khan Cement company have highest Return on equity ratio which means it is more effective
at generating profit with existing assets.
3. Return on Assets:
The term return on assets (ROA) refers to a financial ratio that indicates how profitable a
company is in relation to its total assets.
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2019 Bestway Lucky DG Khan
ROA 0.10 0.04 0.01
ROA
0.18
0.16
0.14
0.12
0.1
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Analysis:
In comparison of these companies best way cement has highest return on asset ratio which they
are more effective at generating profit from existing assets.
DG khan has lowest ratio which means that they have over invest in assets.
Price Earnings Ratio:
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2021 Bestway Lucky DG khan
PE Ratio 6.71 6.53 7.43
Price Earnings
30
25
20
15
10
0
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Analysis:
A “good” P/E ratio isn't necessarily a high ratio or a low ratio on its own. The market average
P/E ratio currently ranges from 20-25, so a higher PE above that could be considered bad, while
a lower PE ratio could be considered better.
So, in comparison bestway has highest Price earnings ratio.
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Common Size Statement Analysis
In 2021, lucky cement company had the most cost of goods sold as compared to other
companies due to rising prices for supplies.
Lucky Cement Company had the highest expense as compared to Bestway and DG khan
because lucky cement company had the most sales or revenue.
DG khan Cement Company paid the highest interest than other companies.
As lucky cement company had the most revenues and they also increased the prices,
therefore, this company had the highest income than other companies.
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Common size statement (2020)
In 2020, lucky cement company had the highest expenses and revenues as compared to
DG khan and Bestway cement company.
The earnings before interest and tax of Bestway and DG khan are negative because of an
economic loss, Covid or there was a failure in investment as the total amount received
was less than the capital invested.
Bestway and DG khan shows the negative income tax which means they have suffered
from losses and therefore the cash was given by the government due to the low earnings,
below a certain threshold.
DG khan has a loss and not a profit because its expenses were higher than the revenues.
Bestway and lucky cement co. had a profit over a given accounting period.
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Common size statement (2019)
In 2019, we can see that lucky invested 7.55% more than the two other companies.
DG khan paid more interest 8.27 to the shareholders which were the highest as compared
to Bestway and lucky cement company.
The net income shows the health of the companies’ core operating areas.
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Common size statement (2018)
This year, the company which invested the most is lucky cement company, research
development, and advertising.
The companies also paid interest to shareholders which is 1.13 for Bestway, 0.77 for
lucky, and DG khan 1.71.
The net operating income of DG khan is less compared to other companies due to fewer
sales.
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Common size statement (2017)
Lucky Cement Company invested 6.88% in the company which was a higher expense
than other companies.
There were no earnings before interest and tax in Bestway and DG khan because they
might have gone to a considerable amount of trouble to gain a long-term advantage. The
EBIT in lucky cement company was 24.03%.
All 3 companies had gained profit this year but the Lucky Company got the highest
income compared to Bestway and DG khan.
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Common Size Balance Sheet Analysis
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Total equity 60123 157026 75876
Total equity and liability 98948 363546 152506
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Total noncurrent 22723 100970 34430
liability
Total liability 41398 161769 74889
SHAREHOLDER
EQUITY
Common stock 5963 3234 4381
Retained earnings 38038 16936 35105
Accumulated other 2705 4625 -
income
Total equity 54653 131487 68674
Total equity and liability 96051 293256 143563
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Other long term asset 74132 174404 114538
Total noncurrent 12774 163208 100653
asset
Total assets 92982 227943 138398
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITY
Short term debt 10835 12161 22938
Account payable 2514 11755 3555
Taxes payable 214 145 33
Accrued liability 642 2076 40
Total current liability 24734 52379 37771
NONCURRENT
LIABILITY
Long term debt - 32772 16659
Total noncurrent 10642 50293 27589
liability
Total liability 35376 1026272 65360
SHAREHOLDER EQUITY
Common stock 5963 3234 4381
Retained earnings 41865 21305 37744
Accumulated other 2671 3936 -
income
Total equity 57606 125270 73039
Total equity and 92982 227943 138398
liability
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Common Size Balance Sheet 2018:
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Total equity and liability 94971 166030 126879
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Total noncurrent 20470 22246 19118
liability
Total liability 33996 45502 34510
SHAREHOLDER
EQUITY
Common stock 5963 3234 4381
Retained earnings 34579 20729 32334
Accumulated other 1671 152 -
income
Total equity 47769 92206 76665
Total equity and liability 81765 141707 11175
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