FINMAN 2501 - FS Analysis
FINMAN 2501 - FS Analysis
COLUMBAN
COLLEGE
College of
Business Education
Pagadian City
SECOND SEMESTER A.Y. 2024-2025
3. Achievement of Key Financial Objectives – Under financial management, the following are
the two most important key financial objectives:
a. Shareholder Wealth Maximization – For a profit company, maximization of
shareholder wealth is assumed to be the main financial objective, although profit
based objectives are still important. The wealth of the shareholders in a company
comes from
▪ Dividends Received
▪ Market Value of Shares. The market value of shares will depend on the
forecast future cash flows of the company, and the perceived risk of these
cash flows. These forecasts will result from a financial analysis of the impact
of a firm’s long-term business pans and corporate strategy.
▪ It can be manipulated.
▪ To ensure adequate returns to the shareholders. Such returns depend on the earning capacity
of the firm, the market price of the corporation’s shares, and the expectations of the
shareholders.
▪ To ensure optimum utilization of funds.
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b. Financing Decisions – relate to raising of funds from various resources which will depend on
the decision on the type of source, period of financing, cost of financing, and the expected
reruns therefrom.
c. Dividend Decisions – decision with regards to the net profit distribution, which may be
dividends for shareholders and retained profits, considering the expansion and diversification
plans of the firm.
5. Attainment of Stability
This pertains to the state in which the financial system of a business is stable and resistant to
economic shocks and is fit to smoothly fulfill its basic functions such as the intermediation of
financial funds, management of risks, and the arrangement of payments.
FS ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES
1. Horizontal Analysis
2. Vertical Analysis
3. Trend Analysis
4. Ratio Analysis
A. HORIZONTAL ANALYSIS
This is also called interperiod, cross-period, comparative or intercompany analysis. Horizontal
analysis presents the differences in absolute amount and in percentage differences between two
compared variables or sets of data. Such comparisons may be made between two periods, between
two companies, between actual and budgeted data, or between data of different entities or other
bases of
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analysis. Horizontal Analysis enables investors and analysis to see what has been driving a
company’s financial performance over time, as well as identify trends and growth patterns. This
focuses on the comparison of financial statements data across accounting periods.
data, government standard data, or any data that serves as meaningful basis for analysis. ▪ The
percentage change is not computed if the base is ZERO.
▪ Getting the changes in amount and percentage is not the end-in-view of financial statements
analysis. The interpretation about those changes is of more relevance.
PROBLEM 1:
FOUR SEASONS CORPORATION Perform Horizontal Analysis
Comparative Statement of Financial
Position As of December 31, 2024, and
2025
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Noncurrent Assets:
Current Liabilities:
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Shareholders' Equity:
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Additional Paid-in Capital 12,000 11,400
B. VERTICAL ANALYSIS
This is also called common-size analysis. This is a financial statement analysis technique in which
each line item is listed as a percentage of a base figure in the statement. Vertical Analysis makes
comparing financial statements from one company to another and across industries much easier.
▪ Size alone does not reflect the true merits of managerial performance. To compare the
financial data, they should be put in equal standing by expressing financial figures of
presented items into percentage of a common base (100%).
Relevant Base
1. Income Statement 100% = Net Sales
2. Balance Sheet 100% = Total Assets
PROBLEM 2:
FOUR SEASONS CORPORATION Perform Vertical Analysis
Comparative Statement of Financial
Position As of December 31, 2024, and
2025
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
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Inventory 60,000 51,000
Prepaid Expenses 750 900
Noncurrent Assets:
Current Liabilities:
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Shareholders' Equity:
C. TREND ANALYSIS
This is a more longitudinal and modification of the horizontal and vertical analysis. Under this
method, the percentage changes are determined for several successive periods instead of the
typical two-year period horizontal analysis.
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Characteristics of Trend Analysis
▪ Trend analysis is used to analyze three or more sets of comparable data. ▪ Trend analysis
used indexes and ratios to simplify the visible complications of numbers contained in the
financial reports.
▪ Financial data expressed in indexes and ratios are easily readable than those presented in
terms of millions or billions of a given currency unit.
▪ Indexes are expressed in hundreds while ratios are expressed in normal decimal places. ▪ In
computing the trend index or ratio, the base year is normally the earliest year. The choice of the
base is, however, purely judgmental.
PROBLEM 3:
SHOWER Corporation’s sales, current assets, and current liabilities have been reported as follows
over the last five years.
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Requirements:
1. Compute the trend ratio of sales, current assets, and current liabilities using 2014 as the base year.
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Sales
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
2. Compute the trend index of sales, current assets, and current liabilities using 2018 as the base year.
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Sales
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
D. RATIO ANALYSIS
This is a quantitative method for gaining insight into a company’s liquidity, operational efficiency, and
profitability by examining financial statements. This is a fundamental component of equity analysis.
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1. Working Formula: Current Assets – Current Liabilities
Capital Definition: This is the excess of current assets over current liabilities.
This is used to designate current assets only as the
amount intended for day to day operations of the
business.
Interpretation: The bigger the working capital, the better for the company.
B. ACTIVITY RATIOS
These measure how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate revenue or manage
operations. These ratios assess the effectiveness of the company's management in utilizing
resources such as inventory, receivables, and fixed assets. The most common activity ratios and
their procedural computations are the following:
1. Accounts Formula: Net Credit Sales / Average Accounts Receivable Definition: This
Receivable measures the efficiency of collections and how fast the collections are
Turnover being made. This also indicates the efficiency of the company’s credit
collection policies.
Interpretation: The higher the turnover, the better. A greater number of
times receivable is reinvested indicates more profit.
2. Days Formula: 360 Days / Accounts Receivable Turnover Definition: Also called
Accounts number of days in accounts receivable or average collection period. This
Receivable is to measure the number of days the firm invests in accounts receivable.
Interpretation: The shorter the collection period, the better for the company
since it represents more reinvestment opportunities and
an additional income.
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4. Raw Formula: Raw Materials Used / Average Raw Materials Inventory
Materials Definition: This measures the number of times raw materials were used in
Turnover average during the period.
Interpretation: The higher the turnover, the better.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
▪ If no Net Credit Sales is given, use the following order of priority: Net Sales and Gross Sales. ▪
If no Net Credit Purchases is given, use the following order of priority: Net Purchases and Gross
Purchases.
▪ If no Cost of Goods Sold is given, use Net Sales.
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C. PROFITABILITY RATIOS
These are financial metrics used to assess a company's ability to generate profit relative to its
revenue, assets, equity, or other financial components. These ratios provide insights into the
efficiency of the company's operations and its financial performance. The most common activity
ratios and their procedural computations are the following:
1. Return on Formula: Net Profit / Net Sales
Sales Definition: This measures the percentage of revenue that turns into profit
after covering operating costs.
Interpretation: A higher return is better for the company.
2. Return on Formula: 1. Operating Profit After Tax / Average Total Assets 2.
Assets (EBIT x After Tax Rate) / Average Total Assets
3. (Net Profit + Interest Expense, Net of Tax) / Average
Total Assets
Definition: This assesses how effectively a company uses its assets to
generate net income.
Interpretation: A higher return is better for the company.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
▪ Return on Sales is also called Profit Margin.
▪ OPAT = Earnings Before Interest and Taxes MINUS Tax. If not given, use Net Income.
▪ In EPS, Net Income must be NET of any Preferred Dividends and Liquidation Value.
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5. Times Formula: EBIT / Interest Expense
Interest Definition: This measures the ability of the firm to meet its annual interest
Earned payments. This also measures the extent to which
Ratio operating income can decline before the firm is unable to
meet its annual interest costs.
Interpretation: A higher times interest earned ratio suggests the company
can easily cover its interest payments with operating
income, while a lower ratio indicates potential difficulty in
meeting interest obligations.
2. Dividend Formula: Dividends Per Share / Market Price Per Common Share
Yield Ratio Definition: This ratio measures the rate of return on actual dividend
distribution to common stockholders.
Interpretation: A higher dividend yield indicates a higher return on
investment through dividends, while a lower yield
suggests lower payouts relative to stock price.
3. Earnings Formula: Earnings Per Share / Market Price Per Share Definition: This
Yield Ratio ratio measures the earnings generated per one peso invested in the
company’s stock.
Interpretation: A higher earnings yield suggests the company generates
more profit relative to its stock price, making it potentially
a better value for investors.
4. Market Formula: Market Price Per Common Share / Book Value Per Share
Book Definition: This ratio compares the market value of a company’s stock to
Ratio its book value per share, indicating how much investors are willing to pay
for each peso of net assets.
Interpretation: A higher market-book ratio suggests that the market values
the company more than its book value, often reflecting
growth potential or intangible assets.
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PROBLEM 4:
The financial statements of ESCAPE COMPANY are provided as follows:
ESCAPE COMPANY
Statement of Financial Performance
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
ESCAPE COMPANY
Statement of Financial Position
As of December 31, 2024
2023 2024
Cash 250,000 625,000 Marketable Securities 500,000 375,000 Accounts
Receivable 750,000 1,250,000 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (75,000)
(125,000) Inventories 625,000 500,000 Prepaid Expenses 375,000
500,000 Total Current Assets 2,425,000 3,125,000
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Long Term Investments 3,750,000 4,375,000
PPE 7,500,000 7,500,000
Accumulated Depreciation (1,675,000) (2,125,000)
Other Assets 500,000 375,000
Total Noncurrent Assets 10,075,000 10,125,000
Additional Information:
1. The Liquidation Value of Preference Shares is P200 per share.
2. The dividends on both preference and ordinary shares had been declared and paid. 3. Assume the
cost of goods sold is purely variable cost while the operating expenses, except doubtful account
expense are fixed costs.
4. 90% of sales to customers are made on credit while the remaining 10% is cash sales. 5. All
purchases are made on credit.
6. The ordinary shares are now currently selling at a quoted price of P150.
7. The book value per ordinary share is P146.50.
Requirement: Compute all the financial ratios provided by this handout.
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