Ceylon Hospitals PLC and Nawaloka Hospitals PLC (1194)
Ceylon Hospitals PLC and Nawaloka Hospitals PLC (1194)
Ceylon Hospitals PLC and Nawaloka Hospitals PLC (1194)
Executive summary.....................................................................................................................1
Financial Performance................................................................................................................2
Ratio Analysis.............................................................................................................................2
Profitability ratios.......................................................................................................................3
Liquidity ratios............................................................................................................................9
Current ratio..........................................................................................................................10
Conclusion................................................................................................................................19
References.................................................................................................................................19
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Executive summary
On the Colombo Stock Exchange, we'll choose two companies that have long competed
against each other. Our investigation will focus on the company's financial performance and
its position in the industry. Financial records from the past four years are going to be
thoroughly analyzed and crucial ratios calculated to help us make better decisions in the
future (CSE, 2022). As a result of these ratios and statistics, we'll be able to identify the
strengths and weaknesses of each organization and make recommendations for how they can
be strengthened. We'll be able to explain why one company has done better than the others as
we move forward.
As a holding company, Ceylon Hospitals PLC CSICU (Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit)
at the Durdans Cardiac Center of the Company has over 10 beds, including facilities for
pediatric cardiac surgery, a Heart Command Center, a cardiac catheterization laboratory, and
a Heart Station. Durdans Heart Surgical Centre (Pvt) Ltd., which performs cardiac surgery
and interventional procedures, Durdans Medical and Surgical Hospital (Pvt) Ltd., which
provides healthcare services, and Ceygen Biotech (Pvt) Ltd., which supplies molecular
biological, biochemical, and biotechnological supplies, are all subsidiaries of the company
(Markets.ft, 2022).
Nawaloka Hospitals' entry into Sri Lanka's state-dominated healthcare sector in 1985 marked
the beginning of a private health care system. People's overwhelming response to the
setting.
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First multi-specialty hospital of Sri Lanka, Nawaloka was built in the style of the best
hospitals in the region, offering advanced medical technology and expert care, eliminating the
Under the chairmanship of the late Deshamanya H. K. Dharmadasa, the hospital was
and curative facilities. One of the country's best-known and most respected medical facilities,
it has been a driving force in shaping the country's healthcare landscape (Nawaloka.com,
2022).
Financial Performance
liabilities, and equity—make up the most important part of the Balance Sheet. A ratio
analysis, which we'll go over in detail below, is critical for accurately determining and
assessed by investors through the examination of its financial statements and the calculation
of specific ratios. A company's financial analysis isn't as difficult as it first appears. The
program evaluation review technique (PERT) is a project management tool that shows the
Ratio Analysis
As a standard practice, many companies use ratio analysis of financial statements to verify the
financial health of their business. The following ratios are used in this evaluation: net profit
margin, gross profit margin, return on capital employed, current ratios, acid test ratios, debt to
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equity ratios, working capital ratios, and earnings per share ratios. To get a more complete
different Ratios. Ratios of profitability, liquidity, efficiency, and gearing are a few examples.
are used by outside analysts to evaluate a company's profitability, liquidity, and solvency.
Profitability ratios
Analysts and investors use profitability ratios to measure and evaluate a company's ability to
generate money (profit) in relation to sales, balance sheet assets, operating costs, and
shareholders' equity over a given period. Show how effectively a company uses its resources
Increasing the ratio or value indicates that the company is operating profitably and generating
cash flow, which is what most businesses want. A comparison to other companies in a similar
field, as well as previous periods, is where the ratios really shine. The following section
examines the most commonly used profitability ratios. Profitability and how well a company
earns profits are determined by these ratios: revenue cost of sales and expenses, asset value
and shareholder equity. For example, gross profit margin, net profit margin, and the return on
capital employed are some of the most important profitability ratios (ROCE). In business,
profitability ratios are one of the most common metrics. With a little bit of digging into the
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Ceylon hospitals plc
5,733,404,060*100
5,806,352,697*100
5,975,781,838*100
5,545,520,697*100
7,955,278,613*100
8,755,718,461*100
9,035,829,577*100
11,827,738,761*100
Now that we have these numbers, we can compare the gross profit margins of the two
businesses. "Gross profit margin" refers to the percentage of gross profit that a company
makes compared to its sales revenue. When the costs of manufacturing and providing a
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company's goods and services are subtracted, the net profit margin is revealed. A high gross
profit margin ratio demonstrates that it is able to pay operating expenses, fixed costs,
dividends, and depreciation while still generating net earnings for the company. There are
practices, low selling prices, low sales, and fierce market competition (Team, 2022). Over the
three years from 2017 to 2019, the gross profit margin of Ceylon plantations plc decreased.
Even in 2019, it reached a negative value of -1.67%. Since their revenues have decreased, this
could be the reason. Revenues fell by more than 10% from 2,421,797 in 2018 to 2,185,536 in
2019, according to the company's statement of profit/loss. However, the cost of sales has
decreased over the past year. In spite of the drop in gross profit, revenue has increased so
much that it has not yet reached a negative figure. But they've managed to make a gross profit
of 10.22% in 2020, which is plausible given that they had a loss the year before that..
However, Nawaloka hospitals' Gross Profit Margin (GPM) has remained relatively stable
In 2020, the company increased its gross profit margin from 16.1 percent to 27.4 percent.
Nawaloka hospitals Plc had a successful and promising financial year this year. That their
revenue will rise significantly in the 2020 fiscal year is proof enough. It's an increase of 28%
in revenue that's not been matched by an increase in sales costs that's slightly higher than in
Your gross profit margin will increase if you raise your selling price without also increasing
your cost of goods sold. Calculate your gross profit margin before making a price adjustment
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Increase your output while keeping your cost of production low. The fixed manufacturing cost
per unit decreases as production volume increases, resulting in lower product prices.
Increased sales and lower unit costs have resulted in a larger gross profit margin.
Lower your selling price without increasing your profit margins to lower your product costs.
A decrease in the cost of goods sold leads to an increase in gross profit margin. Suppliers, raw
materials, labor-saving technology, and outsourcing are all possibilities for lowering product
delivery costs. As the difference between sales and product costs grows, so does the gross
5,733,404,060*100
5,806,352,697*100
5,975,781,838*100
5,545,520,697*100
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7,955,278,613*100
8,755,718,461*100
9,035,829,577*100
11,827,738,761*100
Net profit margin is calculated by dividing a company's or business unit's total revenue and
profits (net sales). As a rule of thumb, net profit margin is expressed as a percentage of total
sales. The money a business has left over after deducting all of its costs, such as taxes,
interest, and operational costs, is known as its net income. The percentage of revenue that a
Investors may use net profit margin to determine a company's profitability. When comparing
two businesses, net margin is an important financial metric to keep in mind. This metric can
tell you how well or how poorly a company is managing its finances.
The net profit margin is calculated by dividing the total revenue and profits of a company or
business unit (net sales). The percentage of revenue is used to show the net profit margin. It is
the amount of money that a company has left over after all of its expenses, such as taxes,
interest, and operational costs, are taken into account. The percentage of sales that a company
keeps in profit.
Investors can estimate the profitability of a company in relation to revenue using its net profit
margin. A company's net margin is an important financial metric to consider when comparing
it to another. This metric can tell you how well or how poorly an organization is managing its
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According to our calculations, Ceylon hospitals plc net profit margin fell to a record low of -
10.4% in 2020, down from a positive net profit margin of 5.4% the year before. Although the
company's revenues are increasing, its costs and sales expenditures are not keeping pace. By
eliminating all sales-related costs and expenses, the company is left with a negative net profit.
There is an increased risk of bankruptcy for a company if it does not receive revenue from its
normal operations. In the fiscal year 2019, Ceylon hospitals plc revenue dropped by more
than 40%. Profitability has dipped while costs have remained flat as a result of this. For the
past two fiscal years, they've had to deal with losses. The primary cause of this is that their
costs and sales balances have risen while their income has remained flat. Because of this, they
had a financial loss. The net profit margin of a company can be increased by implementing
The net profit margin of Nawaloka hospitals has increased from a negative -4.2 percent in
2017 to a positive 10.6 percent by 2020, which is remarkable given the company's historically
low net profit margin. Most likely, this is because their revenue balances are increasing while
their costs, such as finance costs and other expenses, are decreasing. If the company's net
profit margin improves, investors will regain confidence and begin buying more shares,
Firms can improve their net margin by increasing sales, whether through the sale of additional
For example, by finding cheaper raw material suppliers, businesses can improve their net
1)Cut back on utility use. Here are some suggestions for doing just that:
Turning off equipment that is in standby mode all night will save you money in the long run.
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You can save water by inspecting your faucets for leaks and installing low-flow toilets in the
workplace.
2) Cut costs by reducing the amount of overtime work your employees have to do. It's better
to schedule employees so that no one works longer than is absolutely necessary because
You should first see if the people you have can handle the additional workload before adding
more people. Invite everyone who has the time and energy to handle any unexpected tasks to
a meeting.
Whenever possible, use contract labor. Software development and event marketing have both
Look for less expensive ways to complete administrative tasks. Repetitive tasks can be
automated and outsourced using software such as Oracle or Zapier (taluspay.com, n.d.)
Liquidity ratios
Liquidity ratios are useful in determining a company's ability to pay short-term loans quickly
when they are due (CFI, 2022).. Liquidity ratios include two main categories of ratios. As an
Using liquidity ratios, one can determine a company's ability to meet its short-term financial
responsibilities. Liquidity ratios are frequently used by prospective creditors and lenders to
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determine whether or not to issue credit or debt to businesses. Using these ratios, you can
compare the number of current liabilities listed on a company's most recent balance sheet to a
variety of liquid assets that are comparable. The higher the ratio, the better a company is at
Current ratio
1,354,791,879
1,532,461,574
1,485,200,555
1,954,227,802
6,150,638,761
5,051,922,900
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14,273,572,354
14,614,268,769
Measures how well an organization can cover or settle its current liabilities as they become
due by comparing the company's current assets to its current liabilities. The current ratio can
be used to assess a company's ability to pay back short-term loans (Debts that fall within one
year).
For assessing a company's short-term liquidity, the current ratio is a widely accepted industry
While a ratio of 1.5 to 3 is considered healthy, this can vary depending on the industry. It may
not be in a serious financial crisis if the ratio is less than 1 as long as additional funds can be
secured. Any time this ratio exceeds three, it indicates that the company's current assets and
Historically, Ceylon Hospital PLC has operated at a lower current ratio of 0 decimals, as can
be seen in its current ratio. This is logical, and I agree with it. They appear to be having
difficulty quickly converting their liquid assets into cash to meet their dwindling current
liabilities a result. Due to the lack of funds, the company is unable to meet its current and
future obligations. As a result, the company's relationship with its suppliers may be strained,
making it difficult to honor the credit term. Unpaid bank overdrafts and other forms of short-
term debt are becoming increasingly likely. A negative impact on the company's finances
Nawaloka Hospitals plc's current ratio has increased from 1.11:1 to 1.37:1 over the course of
four years. This isn't enough to meet the predetermined 2:1 target. The company will not be
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able to meet its current liabilities if it lacks current assets. If suppliers are unable to meet their
credit terms, it could harm the company's relationship with them. Short-term debts like bank
overdrafts may not be paid off and the company may have difficulty keeping up with them.
Because of this, the relationship between the financial institution and Nawaloka Hospital plc
is tarnished. Even if the current ratio of 1.5:1 is adequate to deal with uncertain scenarios, it is
Creditors or Debtors The process of converting receivables into cash is sped up.
shareholder funds.
The company's liquidity and current ratio can be improved by delaying any capital
expenditures that require cash payments, investigating whether any term loans can be repaid,
All non-revenue generating assets should be removed from the business (use cash to reduce
current debt)
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1,354,791,879
1,532,461,574
1,485,200,555
1,954,227,802
6,150,638,761
5,051,922,900
14,273,572,354
14,614,268,769
In order to account for inventory's lower liquidity, the acid test ratio was developed. Due to
the difficulty of converting inventory into cashflows in a timely manner, the Quick ratio was
conclusions from the results based on the data. The acid-test ratio (ATR), also known as the
fast ratio, is used to gauge a company's liquidity. It assesses the ability of current assets to
ratio.
With an acid test ratio of between 10 and 20:1, Ceylon hospitlas plc is an exceptional
company. Although closing inventory balances are considered less liquid, this indicates that
the company does not plan to use these funds to meet short-term obligations. We can see that
the acid test ratio has exceeded the predetermined 1:1 or 1.5:1 benchmark here, which means
that there is a significant amount of money invested in the current assets that could be used
elsewhere to generate profitable returns. On top of all that, the inflated acid and quick ratios
seem to indicate a company intent on deceiving the public and investors by engaging in
A minimum of one-to-one in the Acid Test Ratio is required. For the past four years,
Nawaloka hospitals plc has been plagued by a negative Acid test ratio. Excessive reliance on
their closing inventory balance indicates that they have been making timely payments on
short-term loans. This raises the possibility that the current ratio, which appears to account for
the inventory balance, is misleading the investing public. As a result, the company's ability to
pay its short-term loans has fallen to an all-time low of 0.14:1, increasing the likelihood that it
will go out of business. Some of these loans could be made out to trade creditors and/or other
financial institutions. Interest-bearing loans and borrowings increased by 51.7 percent in the
financial year 2019, while the item "amounts payable to related parties" went up by a
whopping 149%. Moreover, the current asset balance has fallen by 20%.
In order to improve the acid test ratio, it is necessary to pay off liabilities as quickly as
possible. Acid test ratios can be improved by reducing current liabilities. Paying off debts as
soon as possible and reducing the length of loan terms can be helpful.
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Sales and Inventory Turnover: Increasing sales will result in more inventory being turned
over and more cash being kept on hand. Increased sales and inventory turnover will improve
short-term cash flow. Increase your profits by increasing your sales volume. As sales increase,
Reduce the Time It Takes to Collect Invoices to Improve Your Acid Ratio Test.
Collection times can be shortened, which can help reduce long-term debtors, difficulty to
collect customers and bad debt. Invoice terms should be made clear as early as possible to
1,354,791,879
1,532,461,574
1,485,200,555
1,954,227,802
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2017 3,286,682,172- -2863956589
6,150,638,761
5,051,922,900
14,273,572,354
14,614,268,769
Certain industries require working capital more frequently than others. In order to function,
several industries require additional working capital because they cannot produce cash on
demand quickly enough. Businesses that deal with large numbers of customers on a daily
basis can usually raise short-term financing much more quickly because they have a lower
"Working capital" refers to the money you'll need to keep your business running in the short
term. Fixed assets and R&D are long-term investments, but working capital has a much
The term "working capital" refers to the difference between the current value of an asset and
the current value of a liability. People use the term "current" when referring to things that are
likely to change soon. Inventory and accounts receivable are examples of "short-term" assets
because they can be converted into cash within the next year or operational cycle. Current
assets include cash and short-term investments, receivables, and inventory (FERNANDO,
2022).
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Financial obligations that must be paid off within the next 12 months include bank operating
credit, accounts payable, short-term debt, and tax liabilities. The value and turnover of each of
It is the difference between current assets (cash, accounts receivable from customers,
inventory of raw materials and finished goods) and debts (such as loans) that constitute the
term working capital (also known as net working capital) (NWC). This figure is frequently
However, retail businesses typically raise short-term financing much more quickly and have
lower working capital requirements because they interact with thousands of customers every
Over a four-year period, Nawaloka plc's working capital performance fell to a negative
6280555365 rupees. Bankruptcy is more likely with short-term loans, such as Bank ODs than
with long-term ones because it is more difficult to fund ongoing business operations when a
loan is late.
As an alternative, Ceylon Hospitals plc's prudent management of working capital has resulted
in a positive working capital balance for the past four years running. In the fiscal year 2020,
the working capital balance has increased by 100 percent compared to the fiscal year 2017.
This is a truly remarkable position. Consequently, the company will be able to carry out its
usual business. Finished goods and raw materials are kept in stock. This widely accepted
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Take into account how many finished products or raw materials you have on hand before
deciding how much inventory to keep. What would happen if you could save money?
Look into the possibility of switching providers and getting a better deal. Compare prices to
get the best deal. By using the information you've learned about your current rates and
Better terms from your creditors and shorter payment terms accepted by your customers will
help you get paid more quickly. Paying invoices on time can be made easier if a reward
system is implemented.
Keeping track of your own payments can help you stay out of debt in the future. You can
better predict your financial situation if you pay your bills on time.
Your profit margins can be boosted by offering additional services or products to your
customers.
The sooner you get your money, the better for your working capital.
In terms of profitability ratios, we can say that both companies have performed at about the
same level, based on our calculations in areas like liquidity and profitability. However,
Nawaloka hospitals have a higher ROCE margin than Ceylon hospitals plc. Ceylon's hospital
holdings have performed better on the liquidity ratios such as current ratio and acid test. This
is just as important as profitability ratios. On the other hand, Ceylon Hospitals plc has a
negative working capital management. Thus, Ceylon Hospital plc is now the best-performing
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Conclusion
When deciding which companies to invest in, non-financial factors are just as important as the
education, and expertise. When it comes to achieving learning objectives and boosting results,
Before making a purchase, it's critical to look into the company's goodwill to ensure that the
public has a positive impression of it. Location, customer base, market share, and employee
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