Havelles India LTD Group3
Havelles India LTD Group3
Havelles India LTD Group3
Date of Submission
29/04/2024
OBJECTIVE
2. Cost Categories:
Classify costs into specific categories, such as direct and indirect costs, fixed and variable costs, manufacturing
and non-manufacturing costs. This categorization helps in a more granular analysis.
4. Documentation Review:
Thoroughly review internal documentation, including cost accounting policies, procedures, and any relevant manuals.
This step ensures a comprehensive understanding of how costs are accounted for within the organization.
5. Benchmarking:
Utilize industry benchmarks from automotive and manufacturing sectors to compare Havells India Ltd. cost
structure. Consider key performance indicators such as cost per unit, operating margin, and efficiency ratios.
8. Scenario Analysis:
Conduct scenario analyses to simulate potential changes in the business environment. Evaluate the impact of
variations in production volumes, fluctuations in raw material prices, or changes in market demand on the cost
structure.
9. Risk Assessment:
Identify and assess risks associated with cost management, including market volatility, supply chain
disruptions, and regulatory changes. Develop strategies to mitigate these risks and maintain cost stability.
12. Limitations:
Clearly articulate any limitations in the data collection and analysis process. This may include constraints on
data availability, potential biases, or uncertainties in external economic factors.
By providing a detailed explanation in each of these areas, the "Data Collection and
Methodology" section ensures transparency, replicability, and a solid foundation for the
subsequent analysis of Havells India Limited.
Data Analysis and Findings
Avg of Next 4
Mar-23 Mar-22 Mar-21 Mar-20 Mar-19 years Comments
Working
Capital (CA-
CL) 3,219.51 2,957.92 2,529.96 1,145.51 1,290.16
Investment(
Share
Holders
Fund + Non-
Current
Liabilities) 7,310.93 6,875.85 6,063.03 4,739.80 4,658.32
Current
1.69
Ratio 1.84 1.82 1.92 1.50 1.51 over liquidity
Working
Capital
6.2
Turnover Efficiency to use working
Ratio 5.2 4.7 4.1 8.2 7.7 capital is not up to mark
Working
Capital to Working capital % is high
0.34
Investment in investment (NOT GOOD
Ratio 0.44 0.43 0.42 0.24 0.28 FOR COMPANY)
Sales to
Inventory 4.70 Inventory management is
Ratio 4.52 4.64 3.95 5.02 5.20 not upto mark
Sales to
cash and
cash 0.57
equivalent Cash management is not
Ratio 0.49 0.70 0.59 0.48 0.51 upto mark
FORMULA
WC= CA-CL
INVESTMENT= SHARE HOLDER FUND+ NON CURRENT LIABILITES
CR=CA/CL
WCTR= REVENUE FROM OPERATION (NET)/ WORKING CAPITAL
WCTIR= WORKING CAPITAL/ INVESTMENT
STIR=REVENUE FROM OPERATION/ INVENTORY
Key Findings of the above data
Here are the concise key findings from the working capital analysis of Havells India
Ltd. based on the provided data from March 2019 to March 2023.
Liquidity Concerns: The Current Ratio has been gradually increasing or over
liquidity. Company has ability to pay debt obligations, or current liabilities, without
having to raise external capital or take out loans. High liquidity means that a
company can easily meet its short-term debts.
Improved Efficiency: Efficiency to use working capital is not up to mark, Working
Capital Turnover Ratio, indicating more efficient use of working capital in
generating sales.
Investment Strategy: Working capital % is high in investment, an excessively high
ratio might indicate operational inefficiency. A high ratio can mean a company is
leaving a large amount of assets sit idle, instead of investing those assets to grow
and expand its business.
Stable Inventory Management: Inventory management is not up to mark.
These findings provide a starting point for a more in-depth cost analysis, including
a review of cost drivers, cost allocation methods, and comparison with industry
benchmarks for further insights.
CONCLUSION
Havells India Ltd. has demonstrated significant decrement in revenue growth and
significant unstability in working capital efficiency over the past five years.
However, the declining current ratio suggests a need for cautious management of
liquidity to ensure the company can continue to meet its short-term obligations
without stress. Continued monitoring and perhaps a slight adjustment in working
capital strategies might be required to sustain both growth and financial stability.
The bad performance in inventory and receivables management also reflects poor
company’s operational efficiencies, contributing to its overall financial health.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2. Money control.
(https://www.moneycontrol.com)