For the next two years the cash flow stayed consistent at 35% of total sales. The last year of the project provided a 30% free cash flow from total sales. The accounting profit earned for the five years $29,816,000, which was a 77% profit from the original investment and all expenses. Cash flow prepares on cash basis means cash flow equals cash paid and received during the year. Cash flow is more vibrant and holds to the true value.
SciTronics’ profit as a percentage of sales in 2008 was 5.7 %. 2. This represented an increase from 3.4 % in 2005. 3. SciTronics had a total of $ 102,000 (75,000 + 27,000) of capital at year-end 2008 and earned before interest but after taxes (EBIAT) $ 16,120 (avg.
A firm’s value depends on the positive net income generated in the past. True False A firm’s value depends on the firm’s ability to generate positive cash flows now and in the future True False When determining the value of a firm, which of the following statements is true? • Inversters are risk neutral. Other things equal they prefer to pay more stocks that are less risky and have uncertain cash flows • Investers love risk. Other things equal they prefer to pay more for stocks that are more risky and have uncertain cash flows.
His 2008 gross profit is 3.67% lower than the industry average (or 1.1% of sales). All else being equal, a 30% gross profit (the average) would have increased his net income by $4600. 600×0.30-155.01-0.30=17.5
,Sarah L. G January 6, 2013 Written Assignment #1 1. A) $1,000 with 5% interest after 10 years gives you $1,628. Therefore, you would gain $628 in interest. B) If the interest is withdrawn each year, a total of $500 would be earned because the $1,000 investment would earn $50 of simple interest each year. C) The answers are different because if the interest is left untouched, it makes the principal amount higher each year, giving more money after 10 years.
From this we know that a) Firm A has a higher profit margin than firm B b) Firm B has a higher profit margin than firm A c) Firm A and B have the same profit margin d) Firm A has a higher equity multiplier than firm B 16. If you deposit $15,000 per year for 9 years (each deposit is made at the beginning of each year) in an account that pays an annual interest rate of 8%, what will your account be worth at the end of 9 years? 17. You plan to accumulate $450,000 over a period of 12 years by making equal annual deposits in an account that pays an annual interest rate of 9% (assume all payments will occur at the beginning of each year). What amount must you deposit each year to reach your
Caledonia Products Integrative Problem FIN/370 July 31, 2012 Caledonia Products Integrative Problem 1. Why should Caledonia focus on project free cash flows as opposed to the accounting profits earned by the project when analyzing whether to undertake the project? Caledonia should focus on project free cash flows rather than accounting profits because the free cash flow is what the company will receive that can be re-invested into the company. Careful analysis of the free cash flow will help Caledonia determine the actual benefit and cost involved in the project. The main focus of the company should be on the incremental cash flow because this holds a marginal benefit from the project.
CAGR: Operating income, % Operating income (EBIT) measures a company's earning power from ongoing operations and it largely used by investor because it excludes the effects of different capital structures and tax rates used in different companies. EBIT is "capital structure neutral" and is therefore a more appropriate way of comparing the earnings of different companies than net income
Caledonia Products Integrative Problem Shaneal Gaither, Nicolle Istre, Tara Shulfer, Laura Curry FIN/370 October 8, 2012 Instructor: Chrissy Helbling 1. Why should Caledonia focus on project free cash flows as opposed to the accounting profits earned by the project when analyzing whether to undertake the project? Caledonia should focus on free cash flow rather than accounting profits. The reason being is because with free cash flow that money coming in can be immediately reinvested into different projects or areas of the firm to start earning higher revenue. By focusing on the incremental cash flows Caledonia can analyze and determine the benefits and the costs to any project.
A free market also ensures that people can run their business in whatever way they see fit, without being disadvantaged by outside forces. This type of relationship is called freedom of contract. A free economic system compels entrepreneurs to provide the wishes of the consumer by consistently seeking to offer not only better products but also new products that fulfill consumers' needs. However, a free economic system does more than satisfy the needs of the majority; it also allows for groups with special interests or needs to have their needs met much better than they could in an economy with strong central planning. In the end, the free economic system can fulfill almost everyone's needs and wants, while ensuring profit for everyone.