FS Analysis
FS Analysis
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
1. Holding of Share
2. Decisions and Plans
3. Extension of Credit
4. Investment Decision
1. Computation Phase
2. Interpretation Phase
Common analysis
1. Horizontal Analysis
2. Vertical Analysis
3. Financial Ratios
Percentage Change
Change = Base Year Figure × 100%
HORIZONTAL ANALYSIS EXAMPLE
Horizontal Analysis Example
CLOVER CORPORATION
Comparative Balance Sheets
December 31, 1999 and 1998
Increase (Decrease)
1999 1998 Amount %
Assets
Current assets:
Cash $ 12,000 $ 23,500 $ (11,500)
Accounts receivable, net 60,000 40,000
Inventory 80,000 100,000
Prepaid expenses 3,000 1,200
Total current assets 155,000 164,700
Account
Percentage = Total Assets × 100%
Percentage = Account
Total Income × 100%
VERTICAL ANALYSIS: BALANCE SHEET
Horizontal Analysis Example
December 31, 1999 and 1998
Percentage
1999 1998 1999 1998
Assets
Current assets:
Cash $ 12,000 $ 23,500 3.81
Accounts receivable, net 60,000 40,000
Inventory 80,000 100,000
Prepaid expenses 3,000 1,200
Total current assets 155,000 164,700
Property and equipment: (12, 000 ÷ 315, 000) × 100% = 3.81%
Land 40,000 40,000
Buildings and equipment, net 120,000 85,000
Total property and equipment 160,000 125,000
Total assets $ 315,000 $ 289,700
Complete the table
Horizontal Analysis Example
December 31, 1999 and 1998
Percentage
1999 1998 1999 1998
Assets
Current assets:
Cash $ 12,000 $ 23,500 3.81
Accounts receivable, net 60,000 40,000
Inventory 80,000 100,000
Prepaid expenses 3,000 1,200
Total current assets 155,000 164,700
Property and equipment:
Land 40,000 40,000
Buildings and equipment, net 120,000 85,000
Total property and equipment 160,000 125,000
Total assets $ 315,000 $ 289,700
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Horizontal Analysis Example
December 31, 1999 and 1998
Percentage
1999 1998 1999 1998
1999 1998
1. Current Ratio
2. Quick Ratio
3. Receivable Turnover
4. Average Collection Period
5. Inventory Turnover
6. Average Sales Period
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – BUREAU OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
1. Current Ratio
It measures the ability of the business to pay its
short-term obligations as they fall due.
Working Capital =
Current Assets – Current Liabilities
596,000-380,000= 216,000
1. Debt Ratio
2. Equity Ratio
3. Debt to Equity Ratio
4. Times Interest Earned
= Total Liabilities
Debt to Equity Ratio
Total Equity
838,000/1,068,000 = .78 :1
The higher DtE ratio the better.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – BUREAU OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
4. Times Interest Earned
It measures the company’s ability to pay the
interest charged to the company for its
outstanding liabilities.