The analysis of financial ratios represent two types of analysis. First, an analyst can compare reasons of variation in past and current that is expected for the future of the enterprise. The current ratio (current assets to current liabilities) by the end of the current year could be compared with the ratio of current assets at the end of last year. When the financial ratios are presented on a worksheet for a period of years, the analyst can study the composition of change and determine whether there has been an improvement or a deterioration in financial position and performance of the company over time . You can also calculate financial ratios for projected or pro forma statements and compare them with current and historical reasons. In comparisons over time, it is better to compare not only for financial reasons but also the gross amounts.
In order to develop innovations and new business ideas and successfully place in the market, it is important for entrepreneurs to be informed about current trends and currents.
"What changes in consumption habits must I set myself? How can I respond to these changes? "Are fundamental issues faced by entrepreneurs are regularly offered to trendy products and maintain its market position and long term to expand (Feldblum, 1996).
Therefore, the trend analysis is an essential tool for innovation management. Social and technological trends to be seen and recognized at an early stage so that the current portfolio of a company of trends can be developed and adapted.
Subject of a trend analysis is to identify the companies and their offers relevant trends and show their significance for the portfolio of the provider. This applies in equal shares to new consumer trends and behavior patterns as well as to new technologies.
Balance Sheet
2011
2010
2009
% Change
% Change
Assets
Cash and Equivalents
102.83
55.45%
66.15
-4.50%
69.27
Receivables
153.42
116.24%
70.95
21.08%
58.6
Inventories
59.64
50.76%
39.56
29.92%
30.45
Other Current Assets
0
0
0
Total Current Assets
346.56
64.97%
210.07
9.77%
191.37
Property, Plant & Equipment, Gross
78.83
26.45%
62.34
2.91%
60.58
Accumulated Depreciation & Depletion
47.24
13.69%
41.55
12.94%
36.79
Property, Plant & Equipment, Net
31.59
51.95%
20.79
-12.61%
23.79
Intangibles
98.87
131.76%
42.66
534.82%
6.72
Other Non-Current Assets
84.75
-33.64%
127.72
73.12
Total Non-Current Assets
293.23
23.40%
237.63
75.39%
135.49
Liabilities & Shareholder Equity
Total Assets
639.79
42.91%
447.7
36.97%
326.86
Accounts Payable
69.75
88.06%
37.09
51.14%
24.54
Short Term Debt
0
0
0
Other Current Liabilities
14.13
0
0.16
Total Current Liabilities
135.09
89.12%
71.43
36.42%
52.36
Long Term Debt
0
0
0
Deferred Income Taxes
0
0
0
Other Non-Current Liabilities
29.94
57.83%
18.97
182.71%
6.71
Minority Interest
-118.00K
0
0
Total Non-Current Liabilities
29.82
57.20%
18.97
182.71%
6.71
Total Liabilities
164.91
82.42%
90.4
53.04%
59.07
Preferred Stock Equity
0
0
0
Common Stock Equity
474.88
32.91%
357.3
33.43%
267.79
Common Par
0.005
25.00%
0.004
33.33%
0.003
Additional Paid In Capital
186.32
12.40%
165.77
1807.00%
147.7
Cumulative Translation Adjustment
0
0
0
Retained Earnings
420.41
30.12%
323.09
30.62%
247.36
Treasury Stock
-132.54
0.00%
-132.54
3.56%
-127.98
Other Equity Adjustments
678
-30.25%
972
38.86%
700
Total Capitalization
474.88
32.91%
357.3
33.43%
267.79
Total Equity
474.88
32.91%
357.3
33.43%
267.79
Total Liabilities & Stock Equity
639.79
42.91%
447.7
36.97%
326.86
Total Common Shares Outstanding
43
2.33%
42.02
2.14%
41.14
Preferred Shares
0
0
0
Treasury Shares
8.4
-33.33%
12.6
-32.22%
18.59
Basic Weighted Shares Outstanding
42.26
1.88%
41.48
2.17%
40.6
Diluted Weighted Shares Outstanding
43.24
1.89%
42.44
2.93%
41.23
Number of Employees
1620
107.69%
780
11.43%
700
Number of Part-Time Employees
750
13.64%
660
-1.49%
670
The cash and cash equivalents witnessed a significant increase in cash and cash equivalent. There has been an increasing trend in the assets of the company showing a significant increase in inflows through sales, however the company must eradicate the issue of rising cost (Embrechts, 1997).
Income Statement
2011
% Change
2010
% Change
2009
Sales
987.26
55.37%
635.42
26.19%
503.55
Cost of Sales
595.54
70.37%
349.56
25.83%
277.8
Gross Operating Profit
391.72
37.04%
285.85
26.62%
225.75
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
226.89
28.29%
176.86
12.54%
157.15
Research & Development
0
0
0
Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA)
164.83
51.23%
108.99
58.88%
68.6
Depreciation & Amortization
11.06
10.60%
10
4.60%
9.56
Interest Income
4.88
15.91%
4.21
100.48%
2.1
Other Income - Net
0.000188
22.66
14.73%
19.75
Special Income / Charges
0
0
0
Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT)
158.84
26.20%
125.86
55.61%
80.88
Interest Expense
51
1175.00%
4
-95.70%
93
Pre-Tax Income
158.79
26.16%
125.86
55.79%
80.79
Income Taxes
61.59
22.86%
50.13
63.40%
30.68
Minority Interest
-118
0
0
Net Income From Continuing Operations
97.32
28.53%
75.72
51.11%
50.11
Net Income From Discontinued Operations
0
0
0
Net Income From Total Operations
97.32
28.53%
75.72
51.11%
50.11
Extraordinary Income/Losses
0
0
0
Income From Cum. Effect of Acct. Change
0
0
0
Income From Tax Loss Carryforward
0
0
0
Other Gains / Losses
0
0
0
Total Net Income
97.32
28.53%
75.72
51.11%
50.11
The Net Income of the company in 2011 did not increase very ...