Financial Ratio Analysis

TL;DR

This content explains the concepts of inventory turnover and debt service coverage ratio in finance and accounting.

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Key Insights

• 🥳 Debt service coverage ratio measures if a company has enough cash flow to repay a loan.
• 🏦 Cash accruals should be at least 1.75 times the repayment obligation for banks to be convinced of viability.
• 🥳 The inventory turnover ratio reflects sales efficiency, with a higher ratio indicating faster turnover and higher profits.
• 🍉 Negative net working capital suggests using short-term funds for long-term purposes, leading to repayment difficulties.
• 🙊 Peak and non-peak sales periods require separate assessment of inventory holding ratios for accurate analysis.
• 🔠 Capital turnover ratios are higher in service industries that have low capital investment compared to revenue.
• 🍻 Manufacturing entities have a direct link between capital employed, production, sales, and profit.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the debt service coverage ratio?

The debt service coverage ratio is a measure used by banks to determine if a borrower has enough cash flow to repay a loan. It compares the cash accruals of a company to its repayment obligations.

Q: How is the inventory turnover ratio calculated?

The inventory turnover ratio is calculated by dividing the annual cost of goods sold by the average inventory. It measures how quickly a company sells its inventory and indicates the efficiency of inventory management.

Q: What does negative net working capital mean?

Negative net working capital occurs when short-term funds are used for long-term purposes. It indicates a mismatch between short-term liabilities and current assets and can lead to financial difficulties and repayment issues.

Q: How should inventory holding ratios be analyzed for businesses with peak and non-peak sales periods?

For businesses with peak and non-peak sales periods, inventory holding ratios should be assessed separately. The peak period inventory holding should be annualized and linked to cash credit facilities provided by banks.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Inventory turnover ratio measures how quickly a company sells its inventory. A higher ratio indicates faster turnover and more sales, while a lower ratio suggests slower turnover and lower profits.

• Debt service coverage ratio is used by banks to assess if a borrower has enough cash flow to repay a loan. It compares the cash accruals of a company to its repayment obligations.

• Negative net working capital occurs when short-term funds are used for long-term purposes, which can lead to financial difficulties and repayment issues.