Finance Formula’s
The next step for Dr. Bueller is to help him compare stocks and make good investment decisions. With that in mind, you want to compare Industrial Company #1 with its top rival Industrial Company #2 and explain to Dr. Bueller which one would make a better investment.
In preparation for sharing your thoughts with Dr. Bueller, go to the Small Group Discussion Board and divide the following calculations evenly among group members. Each group member will be responsible for submitting his or her assigned calculations.
• Operating income margin
• Net income margin
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Industrial Company #1 |
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(in millions) |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
|
Sales |
$4,250 |
$4,500 |
$4,750 |
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Operating Income |
$400 |
$445 |
$480 |
|
Net Income |
$200 |
$225 |
$250 |
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Current Assets |
$2,500 |
$2,750 |
$2,850 |
|
Current Liabilities |
$2,300 |
$2,450 |
$2,500 |
|
Shares Outstanding |
100 |
100 |
100 |
|
Average Stock Price |
$32 |
$39 |
$50 |
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Industrial Company #2 |
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|
(in millions) |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
|
Sales |
$3,350 |
$3,750 |
$4,250 |
|
Operating Income |
$335 |
$395 |
$470 |
|
Net Income |
$168 |
$198 |
$240 |
|
Current Assets |
$1,750 |
$1,900 |
$2,100 |
|
Current Liabilities |
$1,350 |
$1,400 |
$1,500 |
|
Shares Outstanding |
80 |
80 |
80 |
|
Av Stock Price |
$38 |
$46 |
$62 |
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2010 Industry Avg. |
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|
Operating Margin |
10.50% |
|
Net Margin |
5.50% |
|
Current Ratio |
1.25 |
|
Earnings/Share |
$2.75 |
|
PE Ratio |
20.0 |
