Financial Management Assignment 2
Financial Management Assignment 2
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Table of Contents
PART 1
Executive summary……………………………………………………………………………..3
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………..4
Stock analysis……………………………………………………………………………..….…7
Ratio analysis……………………………………………………………………………..….8-11
PART 2
Corporate governance………………………………………………………………………….12
References……………………………………………………………………………………..19
PART 1
Executive Summary
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Organizations exist for the sole purpose of making a profit. Precision and coordination of
the highest order are essential for the effective operation of any firm. Given the interdependence
of several projects, firms must achieve a reasonable equilibrium among them. Keep in mind that
money is the driving force behind most enterprises. Today's report focuses on the digital phone
industry (Robinson, 2020). There are two parts to this report. Two companies, Gamma and alpha
Plc, have their potential compared. The starting point of this study is a comparison of the two
companies' financial documents. Secondly, the ratios of liquidity, profitability, and solvency are
analyzed. The second half of this research focuses on corporate social responsibility and
governance (Naciti et al., 2022). The report concludes with a summary and suggestions for the
Alpha Plc is the most profitable endeavor for the firm. Alpha Plc has both short- and
long-term sustainability. The corporation can pay its short-term obligations in full despite having
reduced liquidity ratios (Breuer et al. 2012). The share price and the price-to-earnings Ratio
indicate that the company is doing well. Based on the data presented, Alpha Plc appears to have
higher revenues and net income than Gamma Plc. We believe Alpha Plc to be an appropriate
Introduction
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The smooth running of a business relies on the utmost precision and coordination.
Because businesses rely on different projects, they must strike a healthy balance between them. It
is important to note that the primary motivation of businesses is financial gain. Ultimately, it is
up to the company's management to select the most optimal project. The investment proposals
are examined against several essential criteria. Frequently, companies' investments may not
produce the promised return (Robinson, 2020). Only the company's management or financial
analyst proxies should investigate, evaluate, and submit a report on a project's potential success.
The other projects are shelved, disregarded, or given priority over the one with the highest
expected return.
In today's report, we will be looking at the digital phone market. In order to facilitate
analysis and component coverage, I split the report into two parts. The potential of two
companies, Gamma, and alpha Plc, is examined. In recent years, businesses' first choice for
expansion has been the digital sector. Though seemingly promising, a single misstep in this field
can spell disaster for an organization. In the first section, we compare and contrast the two
companies' financial accounts to get a clear picture of where they stand. An analysis of the two
firms' stock prices comes coming next. Is the current market price for the two stocks a good one?
Precisely what does this entail for the firm's future? We look at ratio analysis and market trends
in the digital space (Welc, 2022). When put head-to-head, will the two businesses be able to
compete? The ratios of liquidity, profitability, and solvency are the primary areas of study under
ratio analysis (Breuer et al. 2012). This study's second section comprises corporate social
responsibility and corporate governance. Within these two broad headings, we assess the risks of
each project and propose the most effective method for reducing them. Finally, this study
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concludes with recommendations and a summary of which investment idea is most attractive and
A business's health can be primarily gauged by its financial accounts. In order to facilitate
comparison, financial statements present the current state of operations by clearly separating the
components into several categories. First, we compare the two companies financial statements.
Here, we compare the two firms' asset lists, which can be seen on their respective balance sheets.
A corporation with a high asset value is profitable since assets measure financial well-being
(Robinson, 2020). These assets must also be 100% owned by the corporation and not financed
through debt. Compared to Alpha Plc's 323,000, Gamma Plc's total assets are only $266,000.
Since Alpha Plc has more assets than Gamma Plc, it is a considerably wealthier business.
Gamma has a more significant cash balance of $24,000 than Alpha of $17,000. Both businesses
are in the cash-intensive digital phone industry. As a result, the gamma sector is better prepared
Receipts from customers are another crucial factor to consider. Money owing to a
business by its clients is represented by its accounts receivable, often known as its debtors.
Companies should generally pay much attention to their debtors' levels. Alpha Plc's debt is
higher than Gamma's, which is unfavorable. Higher debtors are an asset, but they also have the
chance of not being repaid, making them bad debts that the company may have to write off.
Comparing the two firms also involves considering their inventory levels (Welc, 2022). Sales for
both businesses are determined by available stock. A high inventory turnover rate in business
indicates a successful product line. In the case of the digital phone industry, rapid inventory
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turnover indicates that the phones are selling well to consumers. The opening stock price for
Gamma Plc was $81,000, but the closing price was $66,000. That is 15 thousand dollars in
digital phone sales for the year, which is a significant amount for any business. However, Alpha
Plc's stock increased from a beginning value of $87,000 to a closing value of $97,000. Indicating
a rise in stock on hand raises the question of whether or not Alpha Plc has made a purchase or
whether or not stock prices are just higher at the end of the year (Welc, 2022). Because of this,
we can infer that Gamma Plc is managing its inventory level cooperatively, as evidenced by its
reduced stock levels at the end of the year. The likelihood of merchandise expiring before it sells
decreases thanks to the company's inventory management. Alpha Plc's substantial stockpiles may
soon become obsolete due to technological developments in the digital phone industry (Welc,
2022).
Companies require short-term liquidity as they work to increase their long-term profitability.
demands of consumers and the marketplace, businesses may need to acquire or produce new
inventory due to emerging technologies rapidly. Short-term assets guaranteeing the firm's
liquidity are crucial (Higgins et al. 2021). Utilizing these short-term securities can help you
product. Compared to Alpha's 14,000 dollars, Gamma Plc's securities are at $40,000. When
Liabilities, sales, and equity comprise the second main area of investigation. How much
debt do these businesses have, if any? Do they have a chance of paying off their debts? Total
liabilities for Gamma Plc are $105,000, compared to $128,000 for Alpha. Keep in mind that
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when sales increase, so do associated costs. The difference between Gamma Plc and Alpha Plc's
revenue is $423,035. Sales are higher at Alpha Plc than at Gamma, indicating a more significant
profit margin for Alpha. Comparing the two companies' net incomes, we see that Alpha Plc is
more successful, with a 72,000-dollar profit, whereas Gamma Plc only generates a 51,000 profit.
The two companies' equity levels show that alpha Plc is the most prosperous. Alpha Plc is more
profitable than Gamma Plc. Alpha Plc has a higher inventory turnover than its rival, Gamma Plc,
because of its ability to sell and replenish its goods (Welc, 2022).
Stock Analysis
The Price Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio) compares a stock's current selling price to its per-share
profits (EPS). The price-earnings Ratio (PE ratio) is a widely used stock valuation tool. It shows
if a stock is overpriced or underpriced at its current market price. Stocks of companies having a
high Price Earnings Ratio are frequently viewed as promising growth opportunities. This,
however, is not always the case, given the erratic nature of stock prices. In order to determine if
shares of stock are overpriced or underpriced, investors use the price-earnings Ratio (P/E). The
price-to-earnings ratios of Gamma Plc and Alpha Plc are 18 and 27, respectively. Since the Ratio
is less than the market price of equities, they are undervalued. Because of this, both businesses
can thrive and attract customers and capital. It would be preferable to invest in Alpha Plc, which
Conversely, Gamma Plc stock sells at 76.5 compared to Alpha Plc at 114.5 dollars. Gamma Plc
has 12000 shares as compared to 17000 shares of Alpha Plc. Alpha Plc is more lucrative due to
the PE ratio and dividend payments. Despite paying 0.1 dollars less than Gamma Plc, investors
Ratio analysis
Ratios are a critical financial metric in analyzing the profitability of a company. Under ratio
analysis, we assess a company's liquidity levels, solvency, and profitability levels. These three
significant clusters of ratios help assess and analyze every aspect of company operations
Liquidity ratios
Liquidity ratios are financial metrics used to assess a company's or project's liquidity. By
liquidity, we mean the ability to meet its current liabilities quickly. Can the company repay its
short-term debt easily without having to borrow? Similarly, liquidity ratios are used to assess if a
company can meet any unexpected expenses in the short term and if it has any assets that it can
convert into cash quickly and meet these short-term debts (Breuer et al. 2012).
Gamma alpha
current ratio= current assets/current liabilities
current assets 193000 188000
current liabilities 105000 96000
CURRENT RATIO 1.84 1.96
The current Ratio is the starting point for evaluating liquidity. Use this Ratio to see how quickly
and easily a corporation can pay off its short-term loans. The current Ratio for Gamma Plc is
1.84, while for Alpha Plc, it is 1.96. Both businesses have more than enough cash to pay down
their debts, dollar for dollar. However, at 1.96, Alpha Plc appears to be more liquid. Alpha Plc
was chosen because of its favorable current Ratio. Aside from the quick Ratio, the cash ratio is
also essential. The cash ratio is a measure of a company's liquidity that indicates how easily it
can meet its short-term obligations from its cash on hand and short-term investments. The cash
ratio for Gamma Plc is 0.61, whereas, for Alpha Plc, it is only 0.32. That means Gamma Plc has
a more remarkable ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current cash on hand than
Alpha Plc has. However, neither company has sufficient cash (measured by the cash ratio) to
Finally, the quick Ratio expresses the extent to which a corporation can meet its short-term
debt obligations by solely using its most liquid assets. The Ratio helps indicate to both internal
management and external investors whether or not there is a risk of the company running out of
cash. More so than other liquidity ratios like the current Ratio, the quick Ratio matters because it
takes the most cautious approach to represent how a corporation might raise cash. Compared to
Alpha Plc, Gamma Plc has a quicker ratio of 1.21. Gamma Plc has superior liquidity ratios to
Alpha since this Ratio indicates how a company generates revenue. Simply put, Gamma Plc has
greater short-term liquidity than Alpha Plc (Madushanka and Jathurika, 2018).
Solvency Ratios
Solvency ratios are used to assess a company's ability to remain profitable in the long run by
and long-term goals. Under solvency ratios, we considered the financial leverage and
proprietorship ratios.
GAMMA ALPHA
Financial Leverage= Total Assets/ Total Equity
total assets 266,000 323,000
total equity 161000 195,000
FINANCIAL LEVERAGE 1.65 1.66
Leverage ratio. The purpose of this Ratio is to identify how much equity is held by Shareholders
assets are supported mainly by equity shareholders rather than debt. For a company to take on
more debt in order to finance its assets, the Ratio must increase. A mere 0.1 point separates the
leverage ratios of Gamma Plc and Alpha Plc. The two corporations' use of debt to fund their
assets is a red flag for financiers. The same holds for a business: lower ratios are preferable
The Proprietary ratio is the second important metric. This Ratio determines the proportion
of a company's total assets that come from shareholders' money. This figure represents the total
amount of money shareholders spend on the company's assets. In general, the lower the Ratio,
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the less leverage a company has and the lower its financial risk. Compared to Alpha Plc's 60%,
Gamma Plc possesses 61%. More than half of shareholders' funds are used to finance assets
based on these ratios. Using shareholder stock as collateral for debt acquisition is a positive
development in and of itself (Breuer et al. 2012). Both corporations rely heavily on debt finance
to sustain their operations over the long haul. Alpha Plc has high funding relative to its liquidity
Profitability ratios
Profitability ratios are financial metrics used to assess a company's ability to use its assets and
equity to generate revenue. Under these ratios, we consider the PE ratio, ROA, and ROE.
gamma alpha
PRICE/EARNINGS RATIO=share price/EPS
Share price 76.5 114.48
EPS 4.25 4.235294118
P/E 18 27.03
Alpha Plc has a ROA ratio of 22% compared to 19% of Gamma Plc. Return on assets assesses
the ability to use assets to generate revenue. Alpha Plc is using its assets more to generate
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revenue for the company. Coincidently, Alpha Plc has a higher ROE ratio at 37% compared to
32% of Gamma plc. The higher the ROA and ROE, the better for a company (Breuer et al. 2012).
PART 2
Corporate Governance
necessary parties, interact within the context of corporate governance. Corporate governance is
crucial, and so is the creation of policies in this area that are binding and uniformly followed.
Good corporate governance is essential for businesses but has societal benefits. Boards of
directors and CEOs rely on corporate governance as a framework for conducting business with
integrity and transparency. Responsibility, openness, and equity are at the heart of corporate
governance's guiding principles. All four of these tenets are intertwined with the CSR initiatives
Back to the original research issue, corporate governance is essential. In order to satisfy
all stakeholders, the corporation needs to have excellent corporate governance. Nobody wants to
put money into a losing business. The same holds for the company's ability to steer its
operations. The corporation has a firm commitment to operational efficiency. The connection
Good corporate governance and social responsibility go hand in hand, and this helps businesses
maintain stability (Zaman et al., 2022). Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate
governance (CG) are interwoven in many ways. Supporting efforts to develop control
mechanisms, boost shareholder value, and boost stakeholder and customer satisfaction is
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possible through the integration of CSR and good corporate governance. There is no creepiness
in business when all stakeholders know how the company operates thanks to good corporate
governance. A corporation cannot function without a steady stream of information and open lines
of communication. Every stakeholder involved should constantly have access to the latest details.
Investors prefer to put their money into safe companies, which is a crucial approach to make
Positive performance and long-term viability result from a corporation with a culture of integrity
fostered by strong and effective corporate governance. Its primary goal is to reduce the
occurrence of errors by increasing everyone's responsibility for preventing them. Good corporate
governance sends a message to investors and other stakeholders that an organization is well-run
and that management's priorities align with those of the broader business community. In this way,
it can give a business a significant edge in the market (Naciti et al. 2022). The public's trust in
corporations is bolstered when excellent corporate governance practices are in place. Legal
systems were developed to safeguard communities from potential dangers and to prevent
recurring issues. Recent corporate crises have highlighted the importance of the relationship
The reality is that no business is completely safe. There is a full spectrum of possible
outcomes, from the least likely to the worst. Because they can never be eliminated, firms must
always be prepared for the possibility of loss. As a result, the dangers faced by various sectors of
the economy vary (Araz et al., 2020). The digital telephone industry is not vulnerable to dangers
or threats. Technological progress is a significant threat in this sector. There is always some new
technological development by the time the sun rises. This means that one party has benefited
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from the business world while another has lost and will have to move up the corporate ladder or
get out of the industry altogether. Because of technological progress, the corporation needs a
promising strategy and policy to deal with this inevitability. In particular, information and
communications technology (ICT) companies have a pressing need for up-to-the-minute data to
maintain product viability in a rapidly evolving market. Just as we formerly had analog phones,
we now have digital phones, and the future may contain still more innovations. Maintaining a
profitable business requires constant vigilance and creative problem-solving (Ivanov and Dolgui,
2021).
Network strength and coverage are the second threat to the digital phone market. This
network connectivity at all times. Unprecedented daily call volume should never strain the
bandwidth's capabilities. A day of spotty network reception is money down the drain for digital
phone companies. Businesses could make some expensive blunders if this risk is not accounted
for.
Cloud storage presents an additional threat to the digital economy. Many businesses rely
on multi-cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructures to give them the nimbleness and adaptability
they need to compete in the digital age. However, there are potential downsides to this change,
most notably concerning the management of cloud systems. Misconfigured security settings and
insufficient detection are the two most common threats. The hazards are not limited to potential
attacks on individual virtual machines or cloud services but also include a lack of response
frameworks for their cloud deployments to combat these dangers. If they do not, they can find it
The third threat to the digital phone market is the enormous amounts of data created that
provides cybercriminals an attractive target. Companies should be aware of these dangers and
take precautions before using IoT technologies. With careful preparation and implementation, the
Internet of Things may be a reliable and secure component of any digital transformation plan.
Over the years, cybercrime has become a significant threat to the mobile industry. There is no
way to overstate the importance of taking precautions to protect the confidentiality of sensitive
information (Ivanov et al., 2019). Protecting people's privacy and preventing scammers from
listening in on their conversations is vital. Although mobile providers have firewalls and other
procedures to protect their customers' information, these systems still require frequent
monitoring. Any form of cybercrime threatens business operations and could result in financial
losses.
recent years. It is crucial to make sure businesses are doing well in the world. Any change in the
business sector will inevitably be driven by digital innovation. There is a shift occurring in
several sectors toward an entirely digital strategy for promotion, sales, and internal
administration (Ali et al., 2020). Businesses that value their reputations as trustworthy and
reliable must prioritize CSR. As a result of the interplay between these two revolutionary
changes, companies may find it simple and enjoyable to include their staff in worthwhile
charitable initiatives. The best approach to create observable change in the world while
understanding the company's and each employee's true impact is through a digitalized Corporate
stakeholders due to the rising attention paid to environmental, social, and governance issues
(ESG) and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Thus, companies are putting more pressure on
themselves to adopt and implement sound corporate governance procedures to strengthen their
bonds with the communities in which they operate. The most significant incentive for businesses
to prioritize sustainability is its positive impact on their bottom line (Latapí Agudelo et al., 2019).
To be successful, businesses must take the initiative in ESG and CSR. The connection between
societal issues has been thrust to the forefront due to shareholder activism, a movement
There is a clarion cry to ensure locals benefit from a business's presence. , it is essential
for both organizations to incorporate CSR into their long-term plans and objectives. As a digital
phone tycoon, it is your responsibility to ensure that your company is profitable and that the
network boosters your company produces help strengthen Society's networks. These boosters
should not interfere with other networks in the vicinity but should improve coverage (Lindgreen
Companies are always going to be profit oriented. With this in mind, we can conclusively say
that Alpha Plc is the best suitable project for the company. Alpha Plc is viable in both the long
run and the short term. Despite having lower liquidity ratios, the company cannot fully meet its
short-term debts (Breuer et al. 2012). The company also looks profitable regarding share price
and the PE ratio. Looking at the financial statements, we can conclude that Alpha Plc has more
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sales and is generating more net income than Gamma Plc. Similarly, a look at inventory sees the
company making more than one turnover denoting the sale of merchandise.
Information is also an essential aspect of success in the digital phone industry. As tech advances
take the stage, there is a need to ensure information is always relayed and on time or easier
management and course of action. The company management needs to stay upbeat and on their
phone industry. The company needs to ensure that they manage its inventory levels adequately.
With the industry being tech-driven, inventory levels should be a cause of concern. A single
addition to the digital phone might immediately reduce the worth of the phone. The company
must ensure they move inventory quickly to avoid having stock that is behind in quality terms.
The second recommendation is on liquidity management. It is noted that both investment options
have a problem with liquidity. Especially the chosen company (Alpha Plc) is poorly managing its
liquidity levels. As previously stated, the company is in a tech world where anything changes
daily. The need to have liquidity is to ensure that should such occur, the company acquires the
latest digital phones and remain competitive (Babalola and Abiola, 2013).
The other recommendation is on debt management. As much as Alpha Plc is profitable and the
best-suited project, there is a need to worry about debt levels. The company is financing its assets
largely through debt which is not wise. An unprecedented occurrence, such as the 2020 COVID-
19 pandemic, might lead to company losses (Ting et al., 2020). The company assets, primarily
inventory, must be equity financed and wholly owned to ensure returns. The company is using
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much of its money to repay interest on debt instead of paying dividends and improving its
business operations.
The last recommendation is on risk management. In the digital phone industry, we can expect an
array of risks waiting to pounce on the company. There is a need to ensure a robust risk strategy
to maneuver any risk. Similarly, there is a need to ensure the company has a societal benefit and
not only make profits. Let Society feel the impact of this company (Sánchez‐Torné et al. 2020).
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