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Ratio Analysis ….2
• Ratios ….no doubt …. provide insights….
• But we should treat those as start points of analysis and further
examination….not “finish” lines !!
• Interpretation of the ratios requires skill, experience and ability…..
• To relate the ratio movements to an actual understanding or assessment
as to what actually must have happened on the ground.
• Ratios have to be used in relevant groups or clusters …..
• Not one or two in an isolated manner without context or considering the
inter-relationship.
• We can improve operating margin by cutting sales promo expenses…
but what will be the longer term impact ?
CAPITAL STRUCTURE (Total Long term Debt + Total Short Term debt) / Total
AND SOLVENCY Total Debt to Equity Equity
Operating Return on
Performance Investment
• Gross Profit Margin • Return on Assets
• Operating Profit • Return on Equity
Margin
• Net Profit Margin
RETURN ON INVESTMENT Return on Assets (ROA) = Profit After Tax / Total Assets
= Profit after Tax / (Current Assets +
Fixed Assets)
MARKET MEASURES Price Earnings ratio (PE or P/E ratio) Share Price / Earnings per Share
Share Price / ( Profit after Tax for previous 12 months / No.
of shares outstanding)
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Sensitivity: LNT Construction Internal Use