mba 5009 south university week 2 wal mart annual report for recent year 1
Wal-Mart is one of the most dynamic companies in our economy. However, the company is being challenged in the market by new competitors. For the Wal-Mart Corporation, go online and find the annual report for the most recent year available.
Deliverables:
- Based on the obtained annual report, complete the following table:
Ratio | Formula | Results |
Operating Profit Margin After Taxes | ||
Gross Profit Margin | ||
Average Collection Period | ||
Total Asset Turnover | ||
Fixed Asset Turnover | ||
Inventory Turnover | ||
Debt to Total Assets | ||
Times Interest Earned |
- Based the information in your table and in the annual report, evaluate the status of Wal-Mart on each of these ratios.
- What would you conclude based on the information above in terms of the overall condition of Wal-Mart? What recommendations would you make?
Submission Details:
- Submit your assignment in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
- Cite any references in APA style.
- Show all your calculations.