Assignment Requirements
Company Name: Comcast www.comcastcorporation.com
Stock: NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK www.cmcsa.com and www.cmcsk.com
2. What industry does the firm operate in? Examine the firm’s past and future position within the industry. Is it a leader? What percent market share does it hold? Describe the services and products that the firm produces.
3. Who are the company’s important managers (CEO, CFO, etc.)? What is their experience? Is it applicable to their current position within the firm?
4. Explore the Company 10-K (Annual Report) and find its Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows. From the firm’s financial statements, calculate the following ratios:
How liquid is the firm? Will it be able to pay its bills as they become due? Liquidity ratios
How has the firm financed the purchase of its assets? Capital structure ratios
How efficient has the firm’s management been in utilizing it assets to generate sales? Asset management efficiency ratios
Has the firm earned adequate returns on its investments? Profitability ratios
Are the firm’s managers creating value for shareholders? Market value ratios
(Remember the 5 questions from Ch.4. Show calculations and indicate year)
A. Firm Liquidity
1. Current Ratio 2. Acid-Test Ratio 3. Average Collection Period
4. Accounts Receivable Turnover 5. Inventory Turnover
B. Operating Profitability
1. Operating Return on Assets 2. Operating Profit Margin
3. Total Asset Turnover
C. Financing Decisions
1. Debt Ratio
D. Return on Equity
1. Return on Equity
E. Market-Value Ratios
1. Price/Earnings Ratio (P/E/ Ratio)
2. Price/Book Ratio
How is the firm doing in relation to its industry peers? How are its ratios in relation to it industry peers? Where do you see them going in the future based on past performance?
5. Company Stock What are the details of stock offerings has the company had? What has been the performance of the stock in the past 10 years? Calculate the value of the common stock of the firm.
6. Examine the financial ratios, stock valuation and news about the selected firm. Do you see the firm’s share price rising/decreasing? Do you believe the firm has a stable future of sustainable growth, currently stagnant, or is heading for financial failure? Why?
Lastly: Would you invest in this firm? Why or why not?
- Company Name: Comcast www.comcastcorporation.com
Stock: NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK www.cmcsa.com and www.cmcsk.com
- What industry does the firm operate in? Examine the firm’s past and future position within the industry. Is it a leader? What percent market share does it hold? Describe the services and products that the firm produces.
- Who are the company’s important managers (CEO, CFO, etc.)? What is their experience? Is it applicable to their current position within the firm?
- Explore the Company 10-K (Annual Report) and find its Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows. From the firm’s financial statements, calculate the following ratios:
- How liquid is the firm? Will it be able to pay its bills as they become due? Liquidity ratios
- How has the firm financed the purchase of its assets? Capital structure ratios
- How efficient has the firm’s management been in utilizing it assets to generate sales? Asset management efficiency ratios
- Has the firm earned adequate returns on its investments? Profitability ratios
- Are the firm’s managers creating value for shareholders? Market value ratios
(Remember the 5 questions from Ch.4. Show calculations and indicate year)
A. Firm Liquidity
1. Current Ratio2. Acid-Test Ratio 3. Average Collection Period
4. Accounts Receivable Turnover 5. Inventory Turnover
B. Operating Profitability
1. Operating Return on Assets 2. Operating Profit Margin
3. Total Asset Turnover
C. Financing Decisions
1. Debt Ratio
D. Return on Equity
1. Return on Equity
E. Market-Value Ratios
1. Price/Earnings Ratio (P/E/ Ratio)
2. Price/Book Ratio
How is the firm doing in relation to its industry peers? How are its ratios in relation to it industry peers? Where do you see them going in the future based on past performance?
- Company Stock What are the details of stock offerings has the company had? What has been the performance of the stock in the past 10 years? Calculate the value of the common stock of the firm.
6. Examine the financial ratios, stock valuation and news about the selected firm. Do you see the firm’s share price rising/decreasing? Do you believe the firm has a stable future of sustainable growth, currently stagnant, or is heading for financial failure? Why?
Lastly: Would you invest in this firm? Why or why not?
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