Professional Documents
Culture Documents
OF
INTERNATIONAL TRACTORS LIMITED
NASRALA
HOSHIARPUR
Submitted to:
Lovely Institute Of Management
Punjab Technical University
Jalandhar
In partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of degree of
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
(2001-2003)
I.M. PANDEY, “Financial Management”, Vikas Publishing house private limited, New
Delhi, 2000.
DILEEP PRAKASH, “Global Outsourcing”, Business World, May 12th 2003, PP 30-39.
S.D. GUPTA, “Statitical Methods” Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi, 2001.
Balance sheets, “International Tractors Limited from 1998 – 2002”. (Four years Balance
Sheets).
Certificate
Acknowledgement
Executive summary 1
Bibliography
Annexure
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Chapter 1
1.1. SCOPE
1.2. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
1.3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
1.4. LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
1.5. LIMITATIONS OF THE RATIO ANALYSIS
1.6. TECHNIQUES USED
1.7. CONCLUSION
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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1.5 LIMITATION OF THE RATIO ANALYSIS
The ratio analysis is one of the most powerful tools of the financial analysis. Though
ratios are simple to calculate and easy to understand, they differ from some serious
limitations.
c) Window dressing
Financial statements can easily be window dressed to present a better picture of
profitability to the outsiders. Hence one has to be very careful while making decisions
from ratios calculated from such financial statements.
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1.7 CONCLUSION
After analyzing the ratios of the INTERNATIONAL TRACTORS LIMITED the
interpretation is made in the form of graphical presentation and also in the form of the
text. In conclusion part it is effort to know overall strength and weaknesses of the
company and the suggestions are maintained in the form of liquidity, solvency,
profitability ratios of the company. Some other useful suggestions to the ITI is also given.
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
2. Chapter 2
2.1. INTRODUCTION
2.2. MEANING
2.3. OBJECTIVE
2.4. TYPES OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
2.5. PROCEDURE OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS STATEMENTS
2.6. METHODS OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
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Literature Survey
2.1 Introduction
Financial statements are prepared primarily for decision-making. They play a dominant
role in setting the framework of the managerial decisions. But the information provided
in the financial statements is not an end in itself as no meaningful conclusions can be
drawn from these statements alone. However the information provided in the financial
statements is of immense use in decision – making through analysis and interpretation of
financial statements. Financial analysis is the process of identifying the financial strength
& weaknesses of the Firm by property, establishing relationship between the items of the
Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss Account.
2.2 Meaning
The term “Financial Analysis” also known as analysis and interpretation of financial
statements refer to the process of determining financial strength and weaknesses of the
firm by establishing strategic relationship between the items of the balance sheet, profit
and loss account and other operative data.
According to Metcalf and Titard, “Analyzing financial statements is the process of
evaluating the relationship between the component parts of the financial statements to
obtain a better understanding of a firm’s position and performance.”
In the words of Myers, “Financial statement analysis is largely a study of relationship
among the various financial factors in a business as disclosed by a single set of
statements, and a study of the trend of these factors as shown in a series of statements”.
2.3 Objective
The purpose of objective of financial analysis is to diagnose the information contained in
financial statements so as to judge the profitability and financial soundness of the firm.
Just like a doctor examines his patient by recording his body temperature, blood pressure
etc. before making his conclusion regarding the illness and before giving his treatment, a
financial analyst analysis the financial statements with various tools of analysis before
commenting upon the financial wealth or weaknesses of an enterprise. The analysis and
interpretation of financial statements is essential to bring out the mystery behind the
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figures in financial statements. Financial statements analysis is an attempt to determine
the significance and meaning of the financial statement data so that forecast may be made
of the future earnings, ability to pay interest and debt maturities (both current and the
long term) and profitability of a sound dividend policy.
a. External analysis
This analysis is done by outsiders who do not have access detailed internal
accounting records of the business firm. These outsiders include investors, potential
investors, creditors, potential creditors, government agencies, credit agencies, and the
general public. For financial analysis, these external parties to the firm depend almost
entirely on the published financial statements.
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b. Internal analysis
The analysis conducted by persons who have access to the internal accounting
records of a business firm is known as internal analysis. Such an analysis can therefore,
be performed by executives and employees of the organization as well as government
agencies which have statutory powers vested in them. Financial analysis for managerial
purposes is the internal type of analysis that can be affected depending upon the purpose
to be achieved.
a. Horizontal analysis
Horizontal analysis refers to the comparison of financial data of a company for
several years. The figure for this type of analysis are presented horizontally over a
number of columns. The figures of the various years are compared with standard or base
year. A base year is a year of analysis is also called ‘Dynamic analysis’ as it is based on
the data from year to year rather than on data of any one year.
b. Vertical analysis
Vertical analysis refers to relationship of the various items in the financial
statements of one accounting period. In this type of analysis the figures from financial
statements of the year are compared with a base selected from the same years statement.
It is also known as ‘static analysis’. Common size financial statements and financial
ratios are the two tools employed in vertical analysis. Since vertical analysis considers
data for one time period only. It is not very conducive to a proper analysis of financial
statements.
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The first step involves selection of information (data) relevant to the purpose of
analysis of financial statements. The second step involved is the methodical classification
of the data and the third step includes drawing of inferences and conclusion.
The following procedure is adopted for the analysis and interpretation of financial
statements: -
1. The analyst should acquaint himself with the principles and postulants of
accounting. He should know the plans and policies of the management so that he
may be able to find out whether these plans are properly executed or not.
2. The extent of analysis should be determined so that the sphere of work may be
decided. If the aim is to find out the earning capacity of the enterprise then
analysis of income statement will be undertaken. On the other hand, if financial
position is to be studied then Balance sheet analysis will be necessary.
3. The financial data given in the statements should be re-organized and re-arranged.
It will involve the grouping of similar data under same heads, breaking down of
individual components or statements according to the nature. The data is reduced
to a standard form.
4. A relationship is established among financial statements with the help of tools and
techniques of analysis such as ratios, trends, common size, funds flow etc.
5. The information is interpreted in a simple and understandable way. The
significance and utility of financial data is explained for helping decision taking.
6. The conclusions drawn from interpretation are presented to the management in
the form of reports.
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3. Common size statements
4. Funds flow analysis
5. Cash flow analysis
6. Ratio analysis
7. Cost volume profit analysis
These are explained as follows:
1. Comparative statements
The comparative financial statements are statements of the financial position at
different periods of time. The elements of financial position are shown in a comparative
form so as to give an idea of financial position at two or more periods. Any statement
prepared in a comparative form will be covered in comparative statements. From
practical point of view. Generally, two financial statements (Balance Sheet and the
Income Statement) are prepared in comparative form for financial analysis purposes.
2. Trend analysis
The financial statements may be analyzed by computing trends of series of
information. This method determines the direction upwards or downwards and involves
the computation of the percentage relationship that each statement items bears to the
same in the base year. The information for a number of years is taken up and one year,
generally taken for the base year. In figures for the base year are taken as 100 and trend
ratios for other years are calculated on the basis of the base year. The analyst is able to
see the trend of the figures, whether upward or downward.
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percent statements because every individual item is stated as a percentage of the total
100.
4. Funds flow analysis
The fund flow statement is a statement, which shows the movement of the funds
and is the report of the financial operations of the business undertaking. It indicates
various means by which funds were obtained during a particular period and the ways in
which these funds were employed. In simple words, it is a statement of sources and
application of funds.
6. Ratio analysis
Ratio analysis is a technique of analysis and interpretation of financial statements.
It is the process of establishing and interpreting various ratios for helping in making
certain decisions. However ratio is not end itself. It is only a means of better
understanding of financial strengths and weaknesses of a firm. A ratio is a simple
arithmetical expression of the relationship of one number to another. It may be defined as
the indicated quotient of the two mathematical expressions.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
3. Chapter 3
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SONALIKA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES
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Installed capacity : 200 Tractors per day
Total Area : 13 Acres of Land.
Employees : 890 (direct)
ITL Certificates : 9001 and 14001 certification.
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3.6 COMPANY SHAREHOLDINGS
80 % Sonalika Group
20 % Renault Agriculture
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3.9 JOINT VENTURE
International tractors have signed a joint venture agreement with Renault Agriculture of
France, a leading manufacturer of cars and tractors. This is a technical, financial,
commercial and exports collaboration.
Renault Agriculture of France is the world leader of Tractor manufacturing and was rated
as world number one Tractor Company at the year’s award in Italy.
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DATA PRESENTATION ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4. Chapter 4
4.1. INTRODUCTION
4.2. MEANING
a) RATIO MATRIX
b) GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION
c) INTERPRETATION
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DATA PRESENTATION ANALYSIS AND
INTERPRETATION
RATIO ANALYSIS
4.1 INTRODUCTION
The ratio analysis is one of the most powerful tools of the financial analysis. It is
the process of establishing and interpreting various ratios (quantitative relationship
between figures and groups of the figures). It is with the help of ratio that the financial
statements can be analyzed more clearly and decisions made from such analysis.
4.2 MEANING
A ratio is a simple arithmetical expression of the relationship of one number to
another. It may be defined as the indicated quotient of two mathematical expressions.
According to the Accountant’s Handbook by Wixon, Kell and Bedford, a ratio is an
expression of the quantitative relationship between the two numbers.
According to the Kohler, a ratio is the relation of the amount, a, to another b, expressed as
the ratio of a to b; a:b (ais to b) or as a simple fraction, integer, decimal fraction &
percentage. In simple language ratio is one number expressed in terms of the another and
can be worked out by dividing one number into the other.
1. Selection of relevant data from the financial statements depending upon the
objective of the analysis.
2. Calculation of appropriate ratios from the above data.
3. Comparison of the calculated ratios with the ratios of the same firm in the past, or
the ratios developed from projected financial statements or the ratios of some
other firms or the comparison with the ratio of the industry to which the firm
belongs.
4. Interpretation of the ratios.
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4.4 GUIDELINES FOR USE OF RATIOS
The calculation of ratios may not be difficult task but their use is not easy. Following
guidelines or factors may be kept in mind while interpreting various ratios.
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4.5 CLASSIFICATION OF RATIOS
The ratios have different use for different people. Therefore ratios can be classified into
different categories. Various ratios can be divided into following categories depending
upon their use.
Traditional classification
Traditional classification or classification according to the statement, from which ratios
are calculated is as follows:
Profit and loss account
Balance sheet ratios
Inter statement ratios
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3. Selling cost ratios
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Functional classification
The four most important financial dimensions, which a firm would like to analyze, are:
Liquidity ratios
Leverage ratios
Activity ratios
Profitability ratios
A. LIQUIDITY RATIOS:
Liquidity refers to the ability of the concern to meet its current obligations and when
these become due. The short – term obligations are met by realizing amounts from
current, floating or circulating assets. A firm should ensure that it does not suffer from
lack of liquidity and also that it does not have excess of liquidity. The failure of the
company to meet its obligations due to lack of sufficient liquidity will result in poor
creditworthiness, loss of creditors confidence, or even in legal tangles resulting in the
closure of the company. A very high degree of the liquidity is also bad, idle assets earn
nothing. The firm’s funds will be unnecessarily tied up in current assets. Therefore, it is
necessary to strike a proper balance between the high liquidity and lack of liquidity.
The most common ratios which indicates the extent of liquidity or lack of it are:
• Current ratio
• Quick ratio
• Absolute ratio
1. CURRENT RATIO
The current ratio is calculated by dividing current assets by liabilities with the help of
following formula:
Current ratio = Current Assets
Current Liabilities
This ratio is an indicator of the firm’s commitment to meet its short-term
liabilities. Current assets means assets that will either be used up or converted into cash
within a years’ time or norms, operating cycle or the business, whichever is longer.
Current liabilities means liabilities payable within a year or during the operating cycle of
business, whichever is longer, out of existing current assets or by creation of other current
liabilities.
An ideal current ratio is (2:1). The ratio of 2 is considered as a safe margin of
solvency due to the fact that if the current assets are reduced to half i.e. 1 instead of 2,
then also the creditors will be able to get their payable in full.
Some of the current assets and current liabilities are as follows:
These funds are available at the rate of the interest generally lower than the
market rate. They are used along with share capital funds; the entire balance is then left
for distribution among shareholders.
If the proportion of outside fund is quite high, the company is technically said to
be highly leveraged. In case the ratio is 1, it is considered quit satisfactory.
High – Debt Company is able to borrow funds on very restrictive terms and
conditions.
Proprietor’s fund or Net worth = Equity Share Capital + Reserve and Surplus +
Preference Share Capital.
Total Assets = Total Equities or Total Resources of the concern.
If we take the total assets as 100, the percentage of proprietor’s funds indicates the
contribution made by the owners towards total assets. The nearer the percentage of
proprietor’s funds to 100, the larger is their contribution and the greater is the securities
for creditors, depositors, mortgagors, and debenture holders.
3. FUNDED DEBT TO TOTAL CAPITALISATION RATIO
Funded debt to total capitalization ratio reveals what portion of total capitalization is
provided by founded debt and is formulated as:
Funded debt to total capitalization = Funded debt * 100
Total capitalization
Funded Debt = Debentures + Bonus + Mortgage Loan + Other Loan – Term Loans
Total Capitalization = Proprietor’s Fund’s + Funded Debt
This ratio depicts the extent of dependence on outside sources for providing long
term finance 67% dependence may be reasonable for trading and industrial concerns. The
less the better, for long-term solvency. Beyond 67% it would be too risky. A high
percentage reduces the security for depositors.
The ratio should not be more than 1 if it is less than 1, it shows that a part of the
working capital has been financed through long-term funds. This is desirable to some
extent because a part of working capital is termed, as “Core Working Capital” is more or
less of a fixed nature. The ideal ratio is .67.
Fixed Assets = Net Fixed Assets (i.e. Original Cost – Depreciation to date) + Trade
Investments
Long Term Funds = Share Capital + Reserves + Long Term Loans.
D. PROFITABILITY RATIO:
A Company should earn profits to survive and grow over a long period of time. Profit is
the difference between revenues and expenses over a period of time. Profit is ultimate
output of the company and it with has no future if it fails to make sufficient profits.
Therefore, the financial manager should continuously evaluate the efficiency of its
company in term of profits. The profitability ratios are calculated to measure the
operating efficiency of the company. Besides management of the company, creditors and
owner are also interested in the profitability of the firm. Owners want to get a reasonable
return on their investment. This is possible only when the company earns enough profits.
Profitability ratios, deals with two aspects ‘profits’ or earning and ‘expenses’
incurred to earn that profit. ‘Sales’ has been the main source of recovery of expenses and
earning of profit. These ratios thus study the relationship of profits as well as expenses
with sales. These have accordingly been divided into categories:
In case there is decrease in the rate of gross profit it may be due to one or more of
the following reasons:
1. There may be decrease in the selling price of the goods sold without
corresponding decrease in the cost of the goods sold.
2. There may be increase in the cost of the goods sold without corresponding
increase in the selling price of the goods sold.
3. There may be omission of sales.
4. Stock at the end may have been undervalued or the opening stock may have been
overvalued.
There is no norm for judging the Gross Profit Ratio; therefore, the evaluation of
business on its basis is a matter of judgement. However the gross profits should be
adequate to cover operating expenses and to provide for fixed charges, dividends and
building up of reserves.
1. Capital employed:
In general sense, ‘Capital Employed’ refers to the investment made in the
business. Three possible definitions of the term capital employed are generally put
forward and used by various authors in the analysis of financial statements.
1. Gross Capital Employed: Comprises fixed assets plus current assets.
2. Net Capital Employed: Comprises fixed assets plus current assets less
current liabilities.
3. Proprietors Net Capital Employed: Comprises net capital employed plus
debentures and other long-term borrowings.
2. Return on profit
To calculate a fair ratio of return on capital employed, there should be proper
matching of 2 components of the ratio, i.e. capital employed and return. Any incomes
from such assets are excluded from the profit.
The Ratio is computed as = Net Profit (adjusted) * 100
Capital Employed
CALCULATION OF RATIOS
1. CURRENT RATIO
CURRENT RATIO
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Current Ratio: The current ratio of the company is increasing in all the years,
with the highest increase in the year 2001-2002. This is due to increase in the current
assets of the company namely sundry debtors and the loans and the advances made by
the company.
2. LIQUID RATIO
LIQUID RATIO
2.5
1.5
0.5
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Liquid / Quick Ratio: Sundry debtors and loan and advances also affect the
quick ratio of the company. The increase in these sundry debtors and the loans and
advances may decrease the profitability of the company. Usually, a high acid test ratio
/ quick ratio is an indication that the firm is liquid and has the ability to meet its
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Absolute Liquid Ratio: Absolute liquid ratio of the company is according to the
rule of thumb i.e. 0.5:1 in the year 2001-02 which is due to heavy cash & bank balances
20
15
10
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Debtors Turnover Ratio: The Debtors turnover ratio, which shows that the number of
times the debtors are turned over during a year. But the debtor of the company is reducing
which shows that the company is not properly managing its debtors. There is no rule of
thumb, which may be used as a norm to interpret the ratio, as it may be different from
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Inventory turnover ratio: The inventory turnover ratio shows how rapidly the
inventory is turning into receivables through sales. This ratio has been increased as
compared to the last year 2000 - 2001. A high inventory turnover indicates the efficient
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
10
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Creditors turnover ratio: This ratio shows the time period of the company to pay its
debts. This company’s creditors ratio is increasing, which shows the company is
efficiently managing its reserves by increasing its time period to pay its debts.
8. AVERAGE PAYMENT PERIOD
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
DAYS
Average payment period: Average payment period shows the average number of days
taken by the firm to pay its creditors. Average payment period of the company is
decreased as compared to the previous year 2000 – 2001 that shows that the company is
9. DEBT-EQUITY RATIO
2.5
1.5
0.5
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Debt equity ratio: Debt equity ratio is calculated to measure the extent to which the
debt financing has been used in the business. A ratio of 1:1 may be usually considered to
be satisfactory ratio although there cannot be any rule of thumb for all types of business.
10. FUNDED DEBT TO TOTAL CAPITALISATION
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
which is not better for the company. So the company should adopt the measures to reduce
this ratio. There is no rule of thumb but still the lesser the reliance on outsiders the better
it will be. If the ratio is smaller, better it will be up to 50% to 55% this ratio may be
EQUITY RATIO
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Equity ratio: Equity ratio is the proprietary ratio of the company, which shows the
relationship between the shareholders and the fund to total assets of the company. In the
SOLVENCY RATIO
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Solvency ratio: Solvency ratio is the ratio of the total liabilities to total assets. In
the company the solvency ratio of the company is reducing which shows the satisfactory
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Fixed assets to Net Worth ratio: This ratio established the relationship between the
fixed assets and shareholders funds to the company. This ratio is on an average but is
slightly decreasing in the last two years. There is no rule of thumb to interpret this ratio
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Fixed assets to long-term fund ratio: This ratio indicates the extent to which the
total of fixed assets are financed by long term funds of the company. But at this company
this ratio is declining which shows that the company is working on its short-term sources.
15. RATIO OF CURRENT ASSETS TO PROPRIETORS FUND
250
200
150
100
50
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
established for this ratio but in this company this ratio is slightly varied between different
years.
PROFITABILITY RATIO
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Net profit ratio: Net profit ratio of the company is increasing which is a healthy
sign for the company. This ratio is increased due to the liberal credit policy of the
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Return on investment: This ratio is one of the most important ratios used for
measuring the overall efficiency of the firm. As compared to the previous years this ratio
is on an average but it is better to compare with the other similar firms for better results.
18. EARNING PER SHARE RATIO
50
40
30
20
10
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Earning per share: Earning per share is good measure of profitability in this company.
This ratio is increasing every year in this company, which shows the earning capacity of
the invertors.
19. RETURN ON EQUITY CAPITAL
500
400
300
200
100
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Return on equity capital: Return on equity capital, which is the relationship between
profits of a company and its equity capital. In this company this ratio is increasing every
year.
20. DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Dividend payment ratio: This ratio is calculated to know the relationship between
dividend per share paid and the market value of the share. In the company this ratio is
50
40
30
20
10
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
relationship between the profits and the capital employed. This ratio shows the overall
profitability of the company. But the company has to increase this ratio to increase the
profitability.
22. RETURN ON NET CAPITAL EMPLOYED
64
62
60
58
56
54
52
50
48
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Return on the net capital employed: The term net capital employed comprises the
total assets used less current liabilities. This ratio is decreasing which is the good sign for
the company.
LEVERAGE RATIOS
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Capital gearing ratio: This ratio shows the relationship between the equity share
capital and the other fixed interest bearing loans. This company is low-geared company
because long-term debt was less than the equity and reserves.
24. RATIO OF RESERVES TO EQUITY CAPITAL
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Ratio of reserves to equity capital: The ratio establishes relationship between the
reserves and the equity capital. This ratio shows the better position of the company,
FINANCIAL LEVERAGE
1.5
0.5
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Financial leverage: Use of long-term debts along with equity shares is financial
2.5
1.5
1
0.5
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Ratio of current liabilities to shareholders fund: This ratio shows that the how much
amount of current liabilities is financed from the fixed assets. This ratio is decreasing
50
40
30
20
10
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Average collection period: This ratio represents the average number of days for which
it has to wait for its receivables are converted into cash. In this firm the ratio of average
collection period is increasing which is not a good sign for the company’s profitability
position.
28. WORKING CAPTIAL TURNOVER RATIO
20
15
10
0
1998-99 99-2000 2000-01 2001-02
YEARS
Working capital turnover ratio: This indicates the number of times the working
capital is turned over in the course of a year. Working capital turnover ratio is reducing of
this company. So the company should have to improve it.
Chapter 5
CHAPTER 5
Suggestions:
1. Liquidity Ratios:
Liquidity refers to the ability of the concern to meet its current obligations as and
when these become due. The short-term obligations are met by realizing amounts from
current floating or circulating assets. The liquidity position of the company is better as
compared to the previous years. The ratios such as current ratio, liquid ratio and absolute
liquid ratio has been increased as compared to the previous year 1998 – 1999, 1999 –
2000 and 2000 – 2001. This increases due to the sundry debtors, loan and advances and
heavy cash and bank balances maintained by the company. Although company is heaving
better liquidity position, but there is still a scope to improve it.
2. Solvency Ratios:
The term solvency refers to the ability of a concern to meet its long-term
obligations. Due to the heavy liquidity position maintained by the company. But the long-
term position is not much better. All the ratios including equity ratio, fixed assets to net
worth, fixed assets to the long-term funds ratios are decreasing. So the company is
recommended to make the balance between liquidity and solvency position of the
company.
3. Profitability Ratios:
The primary objective of the business undertaking is to earn profits. Profit earning
is considered essential for the survival of the business. The net profits of the company is
increased as compared to the previous years but this is due to the increase in the credit
sales of the company which shows that the company is adopting liberal credit policy to
increase its profits but the company is also suffered from the increase in average days of
collection so the company should maintain its credit policy to make a balance between
the cash and credit sales and take some measures its average days of collection. For
improving its collections, the company may adopt the services of the factors (factoring).
5. Management of debtors:
The increase in the current assets is due to the increase in the debtors of the
company. So the company is recommended to manage its debtors properly. Increase in
debtors may create certain problems in the long-term run of the company.
2. Quality control:
By providing good and the cost control measure with the objectives to attain the
desired level of the sales volume.
3. Locational advantage:
Punjab is the agricultural and higher crop producing state of the country and the
company is operating in the rural area of the Hoshiarpur (Punjab). So it can take the
locational advantage, as it is the tractor producing company in Punjab.
It is hoped that by adopting these suggestions ITL can achieve its desired
place in the tractor industry of the Punjab as well as in the World.