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Chapter 3: Evaluating Financial Performance Kmart vs. Wal-Mart
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  • Chapter 3: Evaluating Financial PerformanceKmart vs. Wal-Mart

  • ObjectivesCalculate financial ratios to evaluate the financial health of a company.Apply DuPont analysis in evaluating a firms financial performance.Explain the limitations of ratio analysis.

  • Relevant PrinciplesPrinciple 7: Agency relationships, managers wont work for the owners unless its in their best interest to do so.Principle 5: Competitive markets make it hard to find exceptionally profitable investments.Principle 1: The risk-return trade-off we wont take more risk unless we expect higher returns.

  • How to use Financial Ratios?Compare across time for an individual firm. Trend Analysis.Compare to an industry average. Industry Analysis.Compare to a dominant competitor in the same industry. Comparison Analysis.We will conduct trend analysis for both Kmart & Wal-Mart and compare the ratios of the two companies.

  • 4 Key Questions to Answer with Ratio AnalysisHow liquid is the firm?Is management generating adequate operating profits on the firms assets?How is the firm financing its assets?Are the stockholders receiving an adequate return on their investment?

  • How liquid is the firm?Measuring Liquidity Approach 1: comparing liquid assets to short-term debt.

    Current Ratio = Current Assets/Current LiabilitiesAcid-test Ratio = (Current Assets Inventory)/Current Liabilities

  • How liquid is the firm?Measuring Liquidity Approach 2: How easily can other current assets be converted into cash.Average Collection Period = Accounts Receivable/Daily (Credit) SalesAccounts Receivable/(Sales/365)Accounts Receivable Turnover = (Credit) Sales/Accounts ReceivableInventory Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold/Inventory

  • Kmart and Wal-Marts Liquidity Ratios

    Kmart

    US Business Browser

    Kmart Corp. - Summary

    Kmart Corp.

    www.kmart.com/ (Stock Quote* or Chart*)

    3100 West Big Beaver Road

    Troy, MI48084

    Oakland County

    United States

    Financials in Millions of ReportedPrimary SIC: 5331 - Variety stores

    Industry: Retail (Specialty Non-Apparel)

    Annual Sales: 37,028.0

    Annual Assets: 14,630.0

    Market Guide's Business Description:

    Kmart Corporation is a discount retailer and general merchandise retailer. The Company operates in the general merchandise retailing industry through 2,105 Kmart discount stores, with locations in each of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the United Stat

    OneSource Business Description:

    Provider of name-brand and private-label retail services. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit which provides online retail services. Products are sold to consumers.

    Kmart Corp.

    Annual Income Statement

    31-Jan-0126-Jan-0027-Jan-9928-Jan-9829-Jan-97

    Sales--Core Business37,028.0035,925.0033,674.0032,183.0031,437.00

    Total Sales37,028.0035,925.0033,674.0032,183.0031,437.00

    Cost of Goods Sold29,658.0028,111.0026,319.0025,152.0024,390.00

    SG&A Expense7,415.006,514.006,245.006,136.006,274.00

    Other Operating Expense0000-10

    Unusual Inc/Exp00191140

    Total Expenses37,073.0034,625.0032,583.0031,402.0030,654.00

    Interest Net, Non-Oper-287-280-293-363-453

    Other--Net00000

    Pre-Tax Income-3321,020.00798418330

    Income Taxes-13433723012068

    Income After Taxes-198683568298262

    Preferred Dividends-36-50-50-49-31

    Interest Adj for Primary EPS00000

    Net Income before EI & DO-198683568298262

    Discontinued Operations0-23000-451

    Extraordinary Items00000

    Accounting Change00000

    Net Income after EI & DO-198453568298-189

    Preferred Dividends-36-50-50-49-31

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Incl E&D-234403518249-220

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Excl E&D-234633518249231

    Primary EPS Excluding E&D-0.491.291.050.510.48

    Primary EPS Including E&D-0.490.821.050.51-0.46

    Dividends Per Common Share00000

    Shares to Calculate Primary EPS (millions of shares)482.8491.7492.1487.1483.6

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Copyright 2002, Market Guide, Inc. Published by OneSource Information Services, Inc., Feb, 2002.

    Kmart Corp.

    Annual Balance Sheet

    31-Jan-0126-Jan-0027-Jan-9928-Jan-9829-Jan-97

    Assets

    Cash & Equivalents401344710498406

    Accounts Receivable00000

    Inventory6,412.007,101.006,536.006,367.006,354.00

    Other Current Assets811715584611973

    Total Current Assets7,624.008,160.007,830.007,476.007,733.00

    Long-Term Investments00000

    Property Plant & Equipment11,942.0011,554.0010,778.0010,131.0010,768.00

    Accum Depr. & Amort.-5,385.00-5,144.00-4,864.00-4,659.00-5,028.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Net6,557.006,410.005,914.005,472.005,740.00

    Other Long-Term Assets449534422610813

    Total Assets14,630.0015,104.0014,166.0013,558.0014,286.00

    Liabilities

    Accounts Payable2,288.002,204.002,047.001,923.002,009.00

    Short-Term Debt00000

    Curr. LT Debt and CLOs68667778156

    Other Current Liabilities1,443.001,806.001,567.001,273.001,437.00

    Total Current Liabilities3,799.004,076.003,691.003,274.003,602.00

    Long-Term Debt2,084.001,759.001,538.001,725.002,121.00

    Capitalized Lease Obligations9431,014.001,091.001,179.001,478.00

    Total Long-Term Debt3,027.002,773.002,629.002,904.003,599.00

    Deferred Taxes00000

    Other Long-Term Liabilities1,721.001,951.001,867.009651,013.00

    Total Liabilities8,547.008,800.008,187.007,143.008,214.00

    Stockholders' Equity

    Preferred Stock000981980

    Common Stock487481493489486

    Additional Paid in Capital1,578.001,555.001,667.001,620.001,608.00

    Retained Earnings4,018.004,268.003,819.003,343.003,105.00

    Treasury Stock000-15-37

    Other Equity000-3-70

    Total Shareholders' Equity6,083.006,304.005,979.006,415.006,072.00

    Total Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity14,630.0015,104.0014,166.0013,558.0014,286.00

    Shares Outstanding486.5481.4493.4488.2484.7

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Copyright 2002, Market Guide, Inc. Published by OneSource Information Services, Inc., Feb, 2002.

    Question 1:How liquid is the firm?20012000199919981997

    Liquidity Approach 1:

    Current Ratio2.012.002.122.282.15

    Acid-test Ratio0.320.260.350.340.38

    Liquidity Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period00000

    Accounts Receivable Turnover00000

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Question 2: is the firm generating an adequate return on it's investments?20012000199919981997

    OROI Comp. 1:Operating Profit Margin-0.12%3.62%3.24%2.43%2.49%

    OROI Comp. 2:Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Operating Return on Investment (OROI)-0.31%8.61%7.70%5.76%5.48%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover00000

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Fixed Asset Turnover5.655.605.695.885.48

    Question 3: How is the firm financing its assets?20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio58.42%58.26%57.79%52.68%57.50%

    Times-Interest Earned Ratio (TIE)-0.164.643.722.151.73

    Question 4: Is the firm generating an adequate return for its stockholders?20012000199919981997

    Return on Equity (ROE)-3.85%6.39%8.66%4.58%-4.32%

    DuPont Equation:

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin-0.63%1.12%1.54%0.77%-0.70%

    Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    = Return on Assets (ROA)-1.60%2.67%3.66%1.84%-1.54%

    divided by (1 - Debt Ratio)41.58%41.74%42.21%47.32%42.50%

    = Return on Equity-3.85%6.39%8.66%3.88%-3.62%

    US Business Browser

    www.kmart.com/

    Annual Sales: 37,028.0

    Annual Assets: 14,630.0

    Primary SIC: 5331 - Variety stores

    Industry: Retail (Specialty Non-Apparel)

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Sheet1

    Question 1: How Liquid is the Firm?

    Kmart

    Approach 1:20012000199919981997

    Current Ratio2.012.002.122.282.15

    Acid-test (Quick) Ratio0.320.260.350.340.38

    Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period00000

    Accounts Receivable Turnover

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Question 1: How Liquid is the Firm?

    Wal-Mart

    Approach 1:20012000199919981997

    Current Ratio0.920.941.261.341.64

    Acid-test (Quick) Ratio0.180.180.240.200.19

    Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period3.342.932.932.992.90

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Question 2: Is Management Generating Adequate Operating Profits on the Firm's Assets?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    OIROI Component 1: Oper Profit Margin-0.1%3.6%3.2%2.4%2.5%

    OIROI Component 2 : Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Oper. Income Return On Investmt (OIROI)-0.3%8.6%7.7%5.8%5.5%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Fixed Asset Turvover5.655.605.695.885.48

    Question 2: Is Management Generating Adequate Operating Profits on the Firm's Assets?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    OIROI Component 1: Oper Profit Margin5.9%6.1%5.8%5.5%5.4%

    OIROI Component 2 : Total Asset Turnover2.4742.3712.7842.6292.681

    Oper. Income Return On Investmt (OIROI)14.7%14.4%16.2%14.3%14.4%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Fixed Asset Turvover4.724.645.365.055.22

    Question 3: How is the Firm Financing Its Assets?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio58.4%58.3%57.8%52.7%57.5%

    Times-Interest-Earned Ratio-0.164.643.722.151.73

    Question 3: How is the Firm Financing Its Assets?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio59.9%63.3%57.8%59.2%56.7%

    Times-Interest-Earned Ratio8.369.8910.198.296.77

    Question 4: Are the Owners Receiving an Adequate Return on Their Investment?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    Return on Common Equity-3.8%6.4%8.7%4.6%-4.3%

    Question 4: Are the Owners Receiving an Adequate Return on Their Investment?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    Return on Common Equity20.1%20.8%21.0%19.1%17.8%

    Kmart

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin-0.6%1.1%1.5%0.8%-0.7%

    Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Return on Assets-1.6%2.7%3.7%1.8%-1.5%

    1 - Debt Ratio0.420.420.420.470.43

    Return On Equity-3.8%6.4%8.7%3.9%-3.6%

    Wal-Mart

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin3.3%3.2%3.2%3.0%2.9%

    Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    Return on Assets8.1%7.6%8.9%7.8%7.7%

    1 - Debt Ratio0.400.370.420.410.43

    Return On Equity20.1%20.8%21.0%19.1%17.8%

    Wal-Mart

    US Business Browser

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Summary

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    www.walmart.com/ (Stock Quote* or Chart*)

    702 Southwest 8th Street

    Bentonville, AR72716

    Benton County

    United States

    Financials in Millions of ReportedPrimary SIC: 5311 - Department stores

    Industry: Retail (Department & Discount)

    Annual Sales: 193,295.0

    Annual Assets: 78,130.0

    Market Guide's Business Description:

    Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is principally engaged in the operation of mass merchandising stores. At January 31, 2001, the Company operated 1,736 discount stores, 888 Supercenters, 475 SAM'S Clubs and 19 Neighborhood Markets. Internationally, at January 31, 2001

    OneSource Business Description:

    Provider of an online site that sells retail home goods, clothing, electronics and other consumer goods. Parent/holding company with operating units involved in bulk grocery and home goods sales, logistics and warehousing services. Products and services a

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    Annual Income Statement

    31-Jan-0131-Jan-0031-Jan-9931-Jan-9831-Jan-97

    Sales--Core Business191,329.00165,013.00137,634.00117,958.00104,859.00

    Sales--Other1,966.001,796.001,574.001,341.001,319.00

    Total Sales193,295.00166,809.00139,208.00119,299.00106,178.00

    Cost of Goods Sold150,255.00129,664.00108,725.0093,438.0083,510.00

    SG&A Expense31,550.0027,040.0022,363.0019,358.0016,946.00

    Interest Expense1,374.001,022.00797784845

    Total Expenses183,179.00157,726.00131,885.00113,580.00101,301.00

    Pre-Tax Income10,116.009,083.007,323.005,719.004,877.00

    Income Taxes3,692.003,338.002,740.002,115.001,794.00

    Income After Taxes6,424.005,745.004,583.003,604.003,083.00

    Minority Interests-129-170-153-78-27

    Net Income before EI & DO6,295.005,575.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Accounting Change0-198000

    Net Income after EI & DO6,295.005,377.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Incl E&D6,295.005,377.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Excl E&D6,295.005,575.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Primary EPS Excluding E&D1.411.250.990.780.67

    Primary EPS Including E&D1.411.210.990.780.67

    Dividends Per Common Share0.240.20.160.140.11

    Shares to Calculate Primary EPS (millions of shares)4,465.004,451.004,464.004,516.004,585.00

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Copyright 2002, Market Guide, Inc. Published by OneSource Information Services, Inc., Feb, 2002.

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    Annual Balance Sheet

    31-Jan-0131-Jan-0031-Jan-9931-Jan-9831-Jan-97

    Assets

    Cash & Equivalents2,054.001,856.001,879.001,447.00883

    Accounts Receivable1,768.001,341.001,118.00976845

    Inventory21,442.0019,793.0017,076.0016,497.0015,897.00

    Prepayments & Advances1,291.001,366.001,059.00432368

    Other Current Assets00000

    Total Current Assets26,555.0024,356.0021,132.0019,352.0017,993.00

    Property Plant & Equipment52,433.0045,348.0034,464.0027,376.0023,182.00

    Accum Depr. & Amort.-11,499.00-9,379.00-8,491.00-5,907.00-4,849.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Other0002,137.001,991.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Net40,934.0035,969.0025,973.0023,606.0020,324.00

    Goodwill/Intangibles9,059.009,392.002,538.0000

    Other Long-Term Assets1,582.006323532,426.001,287.00

    Total Assets78,130.0070,349.0049,996.0045,384.0039,604.00

    Liabilities

    Accounts Payable15,092.0013,105.0010,257.009,126.007,628.00

    Short-Term Debt2,286.003,323.00000

    Curr. LT Debt and CLOs4,375.002,085.001,006.001,141.00618

    Other Current Liabilities7,196.007,290.005,499.004,193.002,711.00

    Total Current Liabilities28,949.0025,803.0016,762.0014,460.0010,957.00

    Long-Term Debt12,501.0013,672.006,908.007,191.007,709.00

    Capitalized Lease Obligations3,154.003,002.002,699.002,483.002,307.00

    Total Long-Term Debt15,655.0016,674.009,607.009,674.0010,016.00

    Minority Interest1,140.001,279.001,799.001,938.001,025.00

    Deferred Taxes1,043.00759716809463

    Total Liabilities46,787.0044,515.0028,884.0026,881.0022,461.00

    Stockholders' Equity

    Common Stock447446445224228

    Additional Paid in Capital1,411.00714435585547

    Retained Earnings30,169.0025,129.0020,741.0018,167.0016,768.00

    Other Equity-684-455-509-473-400

    Total Shareholders' Equity31,343.0025,834.0021,112.0018,503.0017,143.00

    Total Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity78,130.0070,349.0049,996.0045,384.0039,604.00

    Shares Outstanding4,470.004,457.004,448.004,482.004,570.00

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Copyright 2002, Market Guide, Inc. Published by OneSource Information Services, Inc., Feb, 2002.

    Question 1:How liquid is the firm?20012000199919981997

    Liquidity Approach 1:

    Current Ratio0.920.941.261.341.64

    Acid-test Ratio0.180.180.240.200.19

    Liquidity Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period3.342.932.932.992.90

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Question 2: is the firm generating an adequate return on it's investments?20012000199919981997

    OROI Comp. 1:Operating Profit Margin5.94%6.06%5.83%5.45%5.39%

    OROI Comp. 2:Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    Operating Return on Investment (OROI)14.71%14.36%16.24%14.33%14.45%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Fixed Asset Turnover4.724.645.365.055.22

    Question 3: How is the firm financing its assets?20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio59.88%63.28%57.77%59.23%56.71%

    Times-Interest Earned Ratio (TIE)8.369.8910.198.296.77

    Question 4: Is the firm generating an adequate return for its stockholders?20012000199919981997

    Return on Equity (ROE)20.08%20.81%20.98%19.06%17.83%

    DuPont Equation:

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin3.26%3.22%3.18%2.96%2.88%

    Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    = Return on Assets (ROA)8.06%7.64%8.86%7.77%7.72%

    divided by (1 - Debt Ratio)40.12%36.72%42.23%40.77%43.29%

    = Return on Equity20.08%20.81%20.98%19.06%17.83%

    US Business Browser

    www.walmart.com/

    Annual Sales: 193,295.0

    Annual Assets: 78,130.0

    Primary SIC: 5311 - Department stores

    Industry: Retail (Department & Discount)

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Glossary of Financial Variables

  • Is management generating adequate operating profits on the firms assets?Operating Return on Investment (OIROI)Operating Income/Total Assets, also:Operating Profit Margin x Total Asset TurnoverOperating Profit Margin = Operating Income/SalesOperating Income = Pre-Tax Income plus interest expense, or Pre-tax income minus interest, non-opTotal Asset Turnover = Sales/Total AssetsAffected by Accounts Receivable Turnover, Inventory Turnover, Fixed Asset TurnoverFixed Asset Turnover = Sales/Net Fixed Assets; Net Fixed Assets = Property, Plant, Equip, NET

  • Kmart & Wal-Marts Operating Profitability Ratios

    Kmart

    US Business Browser

    Kmart Corp. - Summary

    Kmart Corp.

    www.kmart.com/ (Stock Quote* or Chart*)

    3100 West Big Beaver Road

    Troy, MI48084

    Oakland County

    United States

    Financials in Millions of ReportedPrimary SIC: 5331 - Variety stores

    Industry: Retail (Specialty Non-Apparel)

    Annual Sales: 37,028.0

    Annual Assets: 14,630.0

    Market Guide's Business Description:

    Kmart Corporation is a discount retailer and general merchandise retailer. The Company operates in the general merchandise retailing industry through 2,105 Kmart discount stores, with locations in each of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the United Stat

    OneSource Business Description:

    Provider of name-brand and private-label retail services. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit which provides online retail services. Products are sold to consumers.

    Kmart Corp.

    Annual Income Statement

    31-Jan-0126-Jan-0027-Jan-9928-Jan-9829-Jan-97

    Sales--Core Business37,028.0035,925.0033,674.0032,183.0031,437.00

    Total Sales37,028.0035,925.0033,674.0032,183.0031,437.00

    Cost of Goods Sold29,658.0028,111.0026,319.0025,152.0024,390.00

    SG&A Expense7,415.006,514.006,245.006,136.006,274.00

    Other Operating Expense0000-10

    Unusual Inc/Exp00191140

    Total Expenses37,073.0034,625.0032,583.0031,402.0030,654.00

    Interest Net, Non-Oper-287-280-293-363-453

    Other--Net00000

    Pre-Tax Income-3321,020.00798418330

    Income Taxes-13433723012068

    Income After Taxes-198683568298262

    Preferred Dividends-36-50-50-49-31

    Interest Adj for Primary EPS00000

    Net Income before EI & DO-198683568298262

    Discontinued Operations0-23000-451

    Extraordinary Items00000

    Accounting Change00000

    Net Income after EI & DO-198453568298-189

    Preferred Dividends-36-50-50-49-31

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Incl E&D-234403518249-220

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Excl E&D-234633518249231

    Primary EPS Excluding E&D-0.491.291.050.510.48

    Primary EPS Including E&D-0.490.821.050.51-0.46

    Dividends Per Common Share00000

    Shares to Calculate Primary EPS (millions of shares)482.8491.7492.1487.1483.6

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Copyright 2002, Market Guide, Inc. Published by OneSource Information Services, Inc., Feb, 2002.

    Kmart Corp.

    Annual Balance Sheet

    31-Jan-0126-Jan-0027-Jan-9928-Jan-9829-Jan-97

    Assets

    Cash & Equivalents401344710498406

    Accounts Receivable00000

    Inventory6,412.007,101.006,536.006,367.006,354.00

    Other Current Assets811715584611973

    Total Current Assets7,624.008,160.007,830.007,476.007,733.00

    Long-Term Investments00000

    Property Plant & Equipment11,942.0011,554.0010,778.0010,131.0010,768.00

    Accum Depr. & Amort.-5,385.00-5,144.00-4,864.00-4,659.00-5,028.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Net6,557.006,410.005,914.005,472.005,740.00

    Other Long-Term Assets449534422610813

    Total Assets14,630.0015,104.0014,166.0013,558.0014,286.00

    Liabilities

    Accounts Payable2,288.002,204.002,047.001,923.002,009.00

    Short-Term Debt00000

    Curr. LT Debt and CLOs68667778156

    Other Current Liabilities1,443.001,806.001,567.001,273.001,437.00

    Total Current Liabilities3,799.004,076.003,691.003,274.003,602.00

    Long-Term Debt2,084.001,759.001,538.001,725.002,121.00

    Capitalized Lease Obligations9431,014.001,091.001,179.001,478.00

    Total Long-Term Debt3,027.002,773.002,629.002,904.003,599.00

    Deferred Taxes00000

    Other Long-Term Liabilities1,721.001,951.001,867.009651,013.00

    Total Liabilities8,547.008,800.008,187.007,143.008,214.00

    Stockholders' Equity

    Preferred Stock000981980

    Common Stock487481493489486

    Additional Paid in Capital1,578.001,555.001,667.001,620.001,608.00

    Retained Earnings4,018.004,268.003,819.003,343.003,105.00

    Treasury Stock000-15-37

    Other Equity000-3-70

    Total Shareholders' Equity6,083.006,304.005,979.006,415.006,072.00

    Total Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity14,630.0015,104.0014,166.0013,558.0014,286.00

    Shares Outstanding486.5481.4493.4488.2484.7

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Copyright 2002, Market Guide, Inc. Published by OneSource Information Services, Inc., Feb, 2002.

    Question 1:How liquid is the firm?20012000199919981997

    Liquidity Approach 1:

    Current Ratio2.012.002.122.282.15

    Acid-test Ratio0.320.260.350.340.38

    Liquidity Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period00000

    Accounts Receivable Turnover00000

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Question 2: is the firm generating an adequate return on it's investments?20012000199919981997

    OROI Comp. 1:Operating Profit Margin-0.12%3.62%3.24%2.43%2.49%

    OROI Comp. 2:Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Operating Return on Investment (OROI)-0.31%8.61%7.70%5.76%5.48%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover00000

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Fixed Asset Turnover5.655.605.695.885.48

    Question 3: How is the firm financing its assets?20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio58.42%58.26%57.79%52.68%57.50%

    Times-Interest Earned Ratio (TIE)-0.164.643.722.151.73

    Question 4: Is the firm generating an adequate return for its stockholders?20012000199919981997

    Return on Equity (ROE)-3.85%6.39%8.66%4.58%-4.32%

    DuPont Equation:

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin-0.63%1.12%1.54%0.77%-0.70%

    Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    = Return on Assets (ROA)-1.60%2.67%3.66%1.84%-1.54%

    divided by (1 - Debt Ratio)41.58%41.74%42.21%47.32%42.50%

    = Return on Equity-3.85%6.39%8.66%3.88%-3.62%

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    Annual Sales: 37,028.0

    Annual Assets: 14,630.0

    Primary SIC: 5331 - Variety stores

    Industry: Retail (Specialty Non-Apparel)

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Sheet1

    Question 1: How Liquid is the Firm?

    Kmart

    Approach 1:20012000199919981997

    Current Ratio2.012.002.122.282.15

    Acid-test (Quick) Ratio0.320.260.350.340.38

    Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period00000

    Accounts Receivable Turnover

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Question 1: How Liquid is the Firm?

    Wal-Mart

    Approach 1:20012000199919981997

    Current Ratio0.920.941.261.341.64

    Acid-test (Quick) Ratio0.180.180.240.200.19

    Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period3.342.932.932.992.90

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Question 2: Is Management Generating Adequate Operating Profits on the Firm's Assets?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    OIROI Component 1: Oper Profit Margin-0.1%3.6%3.2%2.4%2.5%

    OIROI Component 2 : Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Oper. Income Return On Investmt (OIROI)-0.3%8.6%7.7%5.8%5.5%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Fixed Asset Turvover5.655.605.695.885.48

    Question 2: Is Management Generating Adequate Operating Profits on the Firm's Assets?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    OIROI Component 1: Oper Profit Margin5.9%6.1%5.8%5.5%5.4%

    OIROI Component 2 : Total Asset Turnover2.4742.3712.7842.6292.681

    Oper. Income Return On Investmt (OIROI)14.7%14.4%16.2%14.3%14.4%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Fixed Asset Turvover4.724.645.365.055.22

    Question 3: How is the Firm Financing Its Assets?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio58.4%58.3%57.8%52.7%57.5%

    Times-Interest-Earned Ratio-0.164.643.722.151.73

    Question 3: How is the Firm Financing Its Assets?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio59.9%63.3%57.8%59.2%56.7%

    Times-Interest-Earned Ratio8.369.8910.198.296.77

    Question 4: Are the Owners Receiving an Adequate Return on Their Investment?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    Return on Common Equity-3.8%6.4%8.7%4.6%-4.3%

    Question 4: Are the Owners Receiving an Adequate Return on Their Investment?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    Return on Common Equity20.1%20.8%21.0%19.1%17.8%

    Kmart

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin-0.6%1.1%1.5%0.8%-0.7%

    Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Return on Assets-1.6%2.7%3.7%1.8%-1.5%

    1 - Debt Ratio0.420.420.420.470.43

    Return On Equity-3.8%6.4%8.7%3.9%-3.6%

    Wal-Mart

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin3.3%3.2%3.2%3.0%2.9%

    Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    Return on Assets8.1%7.6%8.9%7.8%7.7%

    1 - Debt Ratio0.400.370.420.410.43

    Return On Equity20.1%20.8%21.0%19.1%17.8%

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    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Summary

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    www.walmart.com/ (Stock Quote* or Chart*)

    702 Southwest 8th Street

    Bentonville, AR72716

    Benton County

    United States

    Financials in Millions of ReportedPrimary SIC: 5311 - Department stores

    Industry: Retail (Department & Discount)

    Annual Sales: 193,295.0

    Annual Assets: 78,130.0

    Market Guide's Business Description:

    Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is principally engaged in the operation of mass merchandising stores. At January 31, 2001, the Company operated 1,736 discount stores, 888 Supercenters, 475 SAM'S Clubs and 19 Neighborhood Markets. Internationally, at January 31, 2001

    OneSource Business Description:

    Provider of an online site that sells retail home goods, clothing, electronics and other consumer goods. Parent/holding company with operating units involved in bulk grocery and home goods sales, logistics and warehousing services. Products and services a

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    Annual Income Statement

    31-Jan-0131-Jan-0031-Jan-9931-Jan-9831-Jan-97

    Sales--Core Business191,329.00165,013.00137,634.00117,958.00104,859.00

    Sales--Other1,966.001,796.001,574.001,341.001,319.00

    Total Sales193,295.00166,809.00139,208.00119,299.00106,178.00

    Cost of Goods Sold150,255.00129,664.00108,725.0093,438.0083,510.00

    SG&A Expense31,550.0027,040.0022,363.0019,358.0016,946.00

    Interest Expense1,374.001,022.00797784845

    Total Expenses183,179.00157,726.00131,885.00113,580.00101,301.00

    Pre-Tax Income10,116.009,083.007,323.005,719.004,877.00

    Income Taxes3,692.003,338.002,740.002,115.001,794.00

    Income After Taxes6,424.005,745.004,583.003,604.003,083.00

    Minority Interests-129-170-153-78-27

    Net Income before EI & DO6,295.005,575.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Accounting Change0-198000

    Net Income after EI & DO6,295.005,377.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Incl E&D6,295.005,377.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Excl E&D6,295.005,575.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Primary EPS Excluding E&D1.411.250.990.780.67

    Primary EPS Including E&D1.411.210.990.780.67

    Dividends Per Common Share0.240.20.160.140.11

    Shares to Calculate Primary EPS (millions of shares)4,465.004,451.004,464.004,516.004,585.00

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    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    Annual Balance Sheet

    31-Jan-0131-Jan-0031-Jan-9931-Jan-9831-Jan-97

    Assets

    Cash & Equivalents2,054.001,856.001,879.001,447.00883

    Accounts Receivable1,768.001,341.001,118.00976845

    Inventory21,442.0019,793.0017,076.0016,497.0015,897.00

    Prepayments & Advances1,291.001,366.001,059.00432368

    Other Current Assets00000

    Total Current Assets26,555.0024,356.0021,132.0019,352.0017,993.00

    Property Plant & Equipment52,433.0045,348.0034,464.0027,376.0023,182.00

    Accum Depr. & Amort.-11,499.00-9,379.00-8,491.00-5,907.00-4,849.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Other0002,137.001,991.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Net40,934.0035,969.0025,973.0023,606.0020,324.00

    Goodwill/Intangibles9,059.009,392.002,538.0000

    Other Long-Term Assets1,582.006323532,426.001,287.00

    Total Assets78,130.0070,349.0049,996.0045,384.0039,604.00

    Liabilities

    Accounts Payable15,092.0013,105.0010,257.009,126.007,628.00

    Short-Term Debt2,286.003,323.00000

    Curr. LT Debt and CLOs4,375.002,085.001,006.001,141.00618

    Other Current Liabilities7,196.007,290.005,499.004,193.002,711.00

    Total Current Liabilities28,949.0025,803.0016,762.0014,460.0010,957.00

    Long-Term Debt12,501.0013,672.006,908.007,191.007,709.00

    Capitalized Lease Obligations3,154.003,002.002,699.002,483.002,307.00

    Total Long-Term Debt15,655.0016,674.009,607.009,674.0010,016.00

    Minority Interest1,140.001,279.001,799.001,938.001,025.00

    Deferred Taxes1,043.00759716809463

    Total Liabilities46,787.0044,515.0028,884.0026,881.0022,461.00

    Stockholders' Equity

    Common Stock447446445224228

    Additional Paid in Capital1,411.00714435585547

    Retained Earnings30,169.0025,129.0020,741.0018,167.0016,768.00

    Other Equity-684-455-509-473-400

    Total Shareholders' Equity31,343.0025,834.0021,112.0018,503.0017,143.00

    Total Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity78,130.0070,349.0049,996.0045,384.0039,604.00

    Shares Outstanding4,470.004,457.004,448.004,482.004,570.00

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    Copyright 2002, Market Guide, Inc. Published by OneSource Information Services, Inc., Feb, 2002.

    Question 1:How liquid is the firm?20012000199919981997

    Liquidity Approach 1:

    Current Ratio0.920.941.261.341.64

    Acid-test Ratio0.180.180.240.200.19

    Liquidity Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period3.342.932.932.992.90

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Question 2: is the firm generating an adequate return on it's investments?20012000199919981997

    OROI Comp. 1:Operating Profit Margin5.94%6.06%5.83%5.45%5.39%

    OROI Comp. 2:Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    Operating Return on Investment (OROI)14.71%14.36%16.24%14.33%14.45%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Fixed Asset Turnover4.724.645.365.055.22

    Question 3: How is the firm financing its assets?20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio59.88%63.28%57.77%59.23%56.71%

    Times-Interest Earned Ratio (TIE)8.369.8910.198.296.77

    Question 4: Is the firm generating an adequate return for its stockholders?20012000199919981997

    Return on Equity (ROE)20.08%20.81%20.98%19.06%17.83%

    DuPont Equation:

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin3.26%3.22%3.18%2.96%2.88%

    Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    = Return on Assets (ROA)8.06%7.64%8.86%7.77%7.72%

    divided by (1 - Debt Ratio)40.12%36.72%42.23%40.77%43.29%

    = Return on Equity20.08%20.81%20.98%19.06%17.83%

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    Annual Sales: 193,295.0

    Annual Assets: 78,130.0

    Primary SIC: 5311 - Department stores

    Industry: Retail (Department & Discount)

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Glossary of Financial Variables

  • How is the firm financing its assets?Debt Ratio = Total Liabilities/Total AssetsTimes-Interest-Earned = Operating Income/Interest ExpenseOperating Income = Pre-Tax Income plus interest expense, or Pre-tax income minus interest, non-op (int exp for Kmart)

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    Kmart

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    Kmart Corp. - Summary

    Kmart Corp.

    www.kmart.com/ (Stock Quote* or Chart*)

    3100 West Big Beaver Road

    Troy, MI48084

    Oakland County

    United States

    Financials in Millions of ReportedPrimary SIC: 5331 - Variety stores

    Industry: Retail (Specialty Non-Apparel)

    Annual Sales: 37,028.0

    Annual Assets: 14,630.0

    Market Guide's Business Description:

    Kmart Corporation is a discount retailer and general merchandise retailer. The Company operates in the general merchandise retailing industry through 2,105 Kmart discount stores, with locations in each of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the United Stat

    OneSource Business Description:

    Provider of name-brand and private-label retail services. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit which provides online retail services. Products are sold to consumers.

    Kmart Corp.

    Annual Income Statement

    31-Jan-0126-Jan-0027-Jan-9928-Jan-9829-Jan-97

    Sales--Core Business37,028.0035,925.0033,674.0032,183.0031,437.00

    Total Sales37,028.0035,925.0033,674.0032,183.0031,437.00

    Cost of Goods Sold29,658.0028,111.0026,319.0025,152.0024,390.00

    SG&A Expense7,415.006,514.006,245.006,136.006,274.00

    Other Operating Expense0000-10

    Unusual Inc/Exp00191140

    Total Expenses37,073.0034,625.0032,583.0031,402.0030,654.00

    Interest Net, Non-Oper-287-280-293-363-453

    Other--Net00000

    Pre-Tax Income-3321,020.00798418330

    Income Taxes-13433723012068

    Income After Taxes-198683568298262

    Preferred Dividends-36-50-50-49-31

    Interest Adj for Primary EPS00000

    Net Income before EI & DO-198683568298262

    Discontinued Operations0-23000-451

    Extraordinary Items00000

    Accounting Change00000

    Net Income after EI & DO-198453568298-189

    Preferred Dividends-36-50-50-49-31

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Incl E&D-234403518249-220

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Excl E&D-234633518249231

    Primary EPS Excluding E&D-0.491.291.050.510.48

    Primary EPS Including E&D-0.490.821.050.51-0.46

    Dividends Per Common Share00000

    Shares to Calculate Primary EPS (millions of shares)482.8491.7492.1487.1483.6

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    Kmart Corp.

    Annual Balance Sheet

    31-Jan-0126-Jan-0027-Jan-9928-Jan-9829-Jan-97

    Assets

    Cash & Equivalents401344710498406

    Accounts Receivable00000

    Inventory6,412.007,101.006,536.006,367.006,354.00

    Other Current Assets811715584611973

    Total Current Assets7,624.008,160.007,830.007,476.007,733.00

    Long-Term Investments00000

    Property Plant & Equipment11,942.0011,554.0010,778.0010,131.0010,768.00

    Accum Depr. & Amort.-5,385.00-5,144.00-4,864.00-4,659.00-5,028.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Net6,557.006,410.005,914.005,472.005,740.00

    Other Long-Term Assets449534422610813

    Total Assets14,630.0015,104.0014,166.0013,558.0014,286.00

    Liabilities

    Accounts Payable2,288.002,204.002,047.001,923.002,009.00

    Short-Term Debt00000

    Curr. LT Debt and CLOs68667778156

    Other Current Liabilities1,443.001,806.001,567.001,273.001,437.00

    Total Current Liabilities3,799.004,076.003,691.003,274.003,602.00

    Long-Term Debt2,084.001,759.001,538.001,725.002,121.00

    Capitalized Lease Obligations9431,014.001,091.001,179.001,478.00

    Total Long-Term Debt3,027.002,773.002,629.002,904.003,599.00

    Deferred Taxes00000

    Other Long-Term Liabilities1,721.001,951.001,867.009651,013.00

    Total Liabilities8,547.008,800.008,187.007,143.008,214.00

    Stockholders' Equity

    Preferred Stock000981980

    Common Stock487481493489486

    Additional Paid in Capital1,578.001,555.001,667.001,620.001,608.00

    Retained Earnings4,018.004,268.003,819.003,343.003,105.00

    Treasury Stock000-15-37

    Other Equity000-3-70

    Total Shareholders' Equity6,083.006,304.005,979.006,415.006,072.00

    Total Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity14,630.0015,104.0014,166.0013,558.0014,286.00

    Shares Outstanding486.5481.4493.4488.2484.7

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    Question 1:How liquid is the firm?20012000199919981997

    Liquidity Approach 1:

    Current Ratio2.012.002.122.282.15

    Acid-test Ratio0.320.260.350.340.38

    Liquidity Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period00000

    Accounts Receivable Turnover00000

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Question 2: is the firm generating an adequate return on it's investments?20012000199919981997

    OROI Comp. 1:Operating Profit Margin-0.12%3.62%3.24%2.43%2.49%

    OROI Comp. 2:Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Operating Return on Investment (OROI)-0.31%8.61%7.70%5.76%5.48%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover00000

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Fixed Asset Turnover5.655.605.695.885.48

    Question 3: How is the firm financing its assets?20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio58.42%58.26%57.79%52.68%57.50%

    Times-Interest Earned Ratio (TIE)-0.164.643.722.151.73

    Question 4: Is the firm generating an adequate return for its stockholders?20012000199919981997

    Return on Equity (ROE)-3.85%6.39%8.66%4.58%-4.32%

    DuPont Equation:

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin-0.63%1.12%1.54%0.77%-0.70%

    Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    = Return on Assets (ROA)-1.60%2.67%3.66%1.84%-1.54%

    divided by (1 - Debt Ratio)41.58%41.74%42.21%47.32%42.50%

    = Return on Equity-3.85%6.39%8.66%3.88%-3.62%

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    www.kmart.com/

    Annual Sales: 37,028.0

    Annual Assets: 14,630.0

    Primary SIC: 5331 - Variety stores

    Industry: Retail (Specialty Non-Apparel)

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Sheet1

    Question 1: How Liquid is the Firm?

    Kmart

    Approach 1:20012000199919981997

    Current Ratio2.012.002.122.282.15

    Acid-test (Quick) Ratio0.320.260.350.340.38

    Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period00000

    Accounts Receivable Turnover

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Question 1: How Liquid is the Firm?

    Wal-Mart

    Approach 1:20012000199919981997

    Current Ratio0.920.941.261.341.64

    Acid-test (Quick) Ratio0.180.180.240.200.19

    Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period3.342.932.932.992.90

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Question 2: Is Management Generating Adequate Operating Profits on the Firm's Assets?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    OIROI Component 1: Oper Profit Margin-0.1%3.6%3.2%2.4%2.5%

    OIROI Component 2 : Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Oper. Income Return On Investmt (OIROI)-0.3%8.6%7.7%5.8%5.5%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Fixed Asset Turvover5.655.605.695.885.48

    Question 2: Is Management Generating Adequate Operating Profits on the Firm's Assets?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    OIROI Component 1: Oper Profit Margin5.9%6.1%5.8%5.5%5.4%

    OIROI Component 2 : Total Asset Turnover2.4742.3712.7842.6292.681

    Oper. Income Return On Investmt (OIROI)14.7%14.4%16.2%14.3%14.4%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Fixed Asset Turvover4.724.645.365.055.22

    Question 3: How is the Firm Financing Its Assets?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio58.4%58.3%57.8%52.7%57.5%

    Times-Interest-Earned Ratio-0.164.643.722.151.73

    Question 3: How is the Firm Financing Its Assets?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio59.9%63.3%57.8%59.2%56.7%

    Times-Interest-Earned Ratio8.369.8910.198.296.77

    Question 4: Are the Owners Receiving an Adequate Return on Their Investment?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    Return on Common Equity-3.8%6.4%8.7%4.6%-4.3%

    Question 4: Are the Owners Receiving an Adequate Return on Their Investment?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    Return on Common Equity20.1%20.8%21.0%19.1%17.8%

    Kmart

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin-0.6%1.1%1.5%0.8%-0.7%

    Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Return on Assets-1.6%2.7%3.7%1.8%-1.5%

    1 - Debt Ratio0.420.420.420.470.43

    Return On Equity-3.8%6.4%8.7%3.9%-3.6%

    Wal-Mart

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin3.3%3.2%3.2%3.0%2.9%

    Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    Return on Assets8.1%7.6%8.9%7.8%7.7%

    1 - Debt Ratio0.400.370.420.410.43

    Return On Equity20.1%20.8%21.0%19.1%17.8%

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    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Summary

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    www.walmart.com/ (Stock Quote* or Chart*)

    702 Southwest 8th Street

    Bentonville, AR72716

    Benton County

    United States

    Financials in Millions of ReportedPrimary SIC: 5311 - Department stores

    Industry: Retail (Department & Discount)

    Annual Sales: 193,295.0

    Annual Assets: 78,130.0

    Market Guide's Business Description:

    Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is principally engaged in the operation of mass merchandising stores. At January 31, 2001, the Company operated 1,736 discount stores, 888 Supercenters, 475 SAM'S Clubs and 19 Neighborhood Markets. Internationally, at January 31, 2001

    OneSource Business Description:

    Provider of an online site that sells retail home goods, clothing, electronics and other consumer goods. Parent/holding company with operating units involved in bulk grocery and home goods sales, logistics and warehousing services. Products and services a

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    Annual Income Statement

    31-Jan-0131-Jan-0031-Jan-9931-Jan-9831-Jan-97

    Sales--Core Business191,329.00165,013.00137,634.00117,958.00104,859.00

    Sales--Other1,966.001,796.001,574.001,341.001,319.00

    Total Sales193,295.00166,809.00139,208.00119,299.00106,178.00

    Cost of Goods Sold150,255.00129,664.00108,725.0093,438.0083,510.00

    SG&A Expense31,550.0027,040.0022,363.0019,358.0016,946.00

    Interest Expense1,374.001,022.00797784845

    Total Expenses183,179.00157,726.00131,885.00113,580.00101,301.00

    Pre-Tax Income10,116.009,083.007,323.005,719.004,877.00

    Income Taxes3,692.003,338.002,740.002,115.001,794.00

    Income After Taxes6,424.005,745.004,583.003,604.003,083.00

    Minority Interests-129-170-153-78-27

    Net Income before EI & DO6,295.005,575.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Accounting Change0-198000

    Net Income after EI & DO6,295.005,377.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Incl E&D6,295.005,377.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Excl E&D6,295.005,575.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Primary EPS Excluding E&D1.411.250.990.780.67

    Primary EPS Including E&D1.411.210.990.780.67

    Dividends Per Common Share0.240.20.160.140.11

    Shares to Calculate Primary EPS (millions of shares)4,465.004,451.004,464.004,516.004,585.00

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    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    Annual Balance Sheet

    31-Jan-0131-Jan-0031-Jan-9931-Jan-9831-Jan-97

    Assets

    Cash & Equivalents2,054.001,856.001,879.001,447.00883

    Accounts Receivable1,768.001,341.001,118.00976845

    Inventory21,442.0019,793.0017,076.0016,497.0015,897.00

    Prepayments & Advances1,291.001,366.001,059.00432368

    Other Current Assets00000

    Total Current Assets26,555.0024,356.0021,132.0019,352.0017,993.00

    Property Plant & Equipment52,433.0045,348.0034,464.0027,376.0023,182.00

    Accum Depr. & Amort.-11,499.00-9,379.00-8,491.00-5,907.00-4,849.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Other0002,137.001,991.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Net40,934.0035,969.0025,973.0023,606.0020,324.00

    Goodwill/Intangibles9,059.009,392.002,538.0000

    Other Long-Term Assets1,582.006323532,426.001,287.00

    Total Assets78,130.0070,349.0049,996.0045,384.0039,604.00

    Liabilities

    Accounts Payable15,092.0013,105.0010,257.009,126.007,628.00

    Short-Term Debt2,286.003,323.00000

    Curr. LT Debt and CLOs4,375.002,085.001,006.001,141.00618

    Other Current Liabilities7,196.007,290.005,499.004,193.002,711.00

    Total Current Liabilities28,949.0025,803.0016,762.0014,460.0010,957.00

    Long-Term Debt12,501.0013,672.006,908.007,191.007,709.00

    Capitalized Lease Obligations3,154.003,002.002,699.002,483.002,307.00

    Total Long-Term Debt15,655.0016,674.009,607.009,674.0010,016.00

    Minority Interest1,140.001,279.001,799.001,938.001,025.00

    Deferred Taxes1,043.00759716809463

    Total Liabilities46,787.0044,515.0028,884.0026,881.0022,461.00

    Stockholders' Equity

    Common Stock447446445224228

    Additional Paid in Capital1,411.00714435585547

    Retained Earnings30,169.0025,129.0020,741.0018,167.0016,768.00

    Other Equity-684-455-509-473-400

    Total Shareholders' Equity31,343.0025,834.0021,112.0018,503.0017,143.00

    Total Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity78,130.0070,349.0049,996.0045,384.0039,604.00

    Shares Outstanding4,470.004,457.004,448.004,482.004,570.00

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    Question 1:How liquid is the firm?20012000199919981997

    Liquidity Approach 1:

    Current Ratio0.920.941.261.341.64

    Acid-test Ratio0.180.180.240.200.19

    Liquidity Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period3.342.932.932.992.90

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Question 2: is the firm generating an adequate return on it's investments?20012000199919981997

    OROI Comp. 1:Operating Profit Margin5.94%6.06%5.83%5.45%5.39%

    OROI Comp. 2:Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    Operating Return on Investment (OROI)14.71%14.36%16.24%14.33%14.45%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Fixed Asset Turnover4.724.645.365.055.22

    Question 3: How is the firm financing its assets?20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio59.88%63.28%57.77%59.23%56.71%

    Times-Interest Earned Ratio (TIE)8.369.8910.198.296.77

    Question 4: Is the firm generating an adequate return for its stockholders?20012000199919981997

    Return on Equity (ROE)20.08%20.81%20.98%19.06%17.83%

    DuPont Equation:

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin3.26%3.22%3.18%2.96%2.88%

    Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    = Return on Assets (ROA)8.06%7.64%8.86%7.77%7.72%

    divided by (1 - Debt Ratio)40.12%36.72%42.23%40.77%43.29%

    = Return on Equity20.08%20.81%20.98%19.06%17.83%

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    Annual Sales: 193,295.0

    Annual Assets: 78,130.0

    Primary SIC: 5311 - Department stores

    Industry: Retail (Department & Discount)

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Glossary of Financial Variables

  • Are the stockholders receiving an adequate return on their investment?Return On Common Equity Net Income Available to Common Stockholders(including EI&DO)/Total Common EquityTotal Common Equity = Total Shareholders Equity Preferred Stock

  • Kmart & Wal-Marts Return on Equity

    Kmart

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    Kmart Corp. - Summary

    Kmart Corp.

    www.kmart.com/ (Stock Quote* or Chart*)

    3100 West Big Beaver Road

    Troy, MI48084

    Oakland County

    United States

    Financials in Millions of ReportedPrimary SIC: 5331 - Variety stores

    Industry: Retail (Specialty Non-Apparel)

    Annual Sales: 37,028.0

    Annual Assets: 14,630.0

    Market Guide's Business Description:

    Kmart Corporation is a discount retailer and general merchandise retailer. The Company operates in the general merchandise retailing industry through 2,105 Kmart discount stores, with locations in each of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the United Stat

    OneSource Business Description:

    Provider of name-brand and private-label retail services. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit which provides online retail services. Products are sold to consumers.

    Kmart Corp.

    Annual Income Statement

    31-Jan-0126-Jan-0027-Jan-9928-Jan-9829-Jan-97

    Sales--Core Business37,028.0035,925.0033,674.0032,183.0031,437.00

    Total Sales37,028.0035,925.0033,674.0032,183.0031,437.00

    Cost of Goods Sold29,658.0028,111.0026,319.0025,152.0024,390.00

    SG&A Expense7,415.006,514.006,245.006,136.006,274.00

    Other Operating Expense0000-10

    Unusual Inc/Exp00191140

    Total Expenses37,073.0034,625.0032,583.0031,402.0030,654.00

    Interest Net, Non-Oper-287-280-293-363-453

    Other--Net00000

    Pre-Tax Income-3321,020.00798418330

    Income Taxes-13433723012068

    Income After Taxes-198683568298262

    Preferred Dividends-36-50-50-49-31

    Interest Adj for Primary EPS00000

    Net Income before EI & DO-198683568298262

    Discontinued Operations0-23000-451

    Extraordinary Items00000

    Accounting Change00000

    Net Income after EI & DO-198453568298-189

    Preferred Dividends-36-50-50-49-31

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Incl E&D-234403518249-220

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Excl E&D-234633518249231

    Primary EPS Excluding E&D-0.491.291.050.510.48

    Primary EPS Including E&D-0.490.821.050.51-0.46

    Dividends Per Common Share00000

    Shares to Calculate Primary EPS (millions of shares)482.8491.7492.1487.1483.6

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    Kmart Corp.

    Annual Balance Sheet

    31-Jan-0126-Jan-0027-Jan-9928-Jan-9829-Jan-97

    Assets

    Cash & Equivalents401344710498406

    Accounts Receivable00000

    Inventory6,412.007,101.006,536.006,367.006,354.00

    Other Current Assets811715584611973

    Total Current Assets7,624.008,160.007,830.007,476.007,733.00

    Long-Term Investments00000

    Property Plant & Equipment11,942.0011,554.0010,778.0010,131.0010,768.00

    Accum Depr. & Amort.-5,385.00-5,144.00-4,864.00-4,659.00-5,028.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Net6,557.006,410.005,914.005,472.005,740.00

    Other Long-Term Assets449534422610813

    Total Assets14,630.0015,104.0014,166.0013,558.0014,286.00

    Liabilities

    Accounts Payable2,288.002,204.002,047.001,923.002,009.00

    Short-Term Debt00000

    Curr. LT Debt and CLOs68667778156

    Other Current Liabilities1,443.001,806.001,567.001,273.001,437.00

    Total Current Liabilities3,799.004,076.003,691.003,274.003,602.00

    Long-Term Debt2,084.001,759.001,538.001,725.002,121.00

    Capitalized Lease Obligations9431,014.001,091.001,179.001,478.00

    Total Long-Term Debt3,027.002,773.002,629.002,904.003,599.00

    Deferred Taxes00000

    Other Long-Term Liabilities1,721.001,951.001,867.009651,013.00

    Total Liabilities8,547.008,800.008,187.007,143.008,214.00

    Stockholders' Equity

    Preferred Stock000981980

    Common Stock487481493489486

    Additional Paid in Capital1,578.001,555.001,667.001,620.001,608.00

    Retained Earnings4,018.004,268.003,819.003,343.003,105.00

    Treasury Stock000-15-37

    Other Equity000-3-70

    Total Shareholders' Equity6,083.006,304.005,979.006,415.006,072.00

    Total Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity14,630.0015,104.0014,166.0013,558.0014,286.00

    Shares Outstanding486.5481.4493.4488.2484.7

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    Question 1:How liquid is the firm?20012000199919981997

    Liquidity Approach 1:

    Current Ratio2.012.002.122.282.15

    Acid-test Ratio0.320.260.350.340.38

    Liquidity Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period00000

    Accounts Receivable Turnover00000

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Question 2: is the firm generating an adequate return on it's investments?20012000199919981997

    OROI Comp. 1:Operating Profit Margin-0.12%3.62%3.24%2.43%2.49%

    OROI Comp. 2:Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Operating Return on Investment (OROI)-0.31%8.61%7.70%5.76%5.48%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover00000

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Fixed Asset Turnover5.655.605.695.885.48

    Question 3: How is the firm financing its assets?20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio58.42%58.26%57.79%52.68%57.50%

    Times-Interest Earned Ratio (TIE)-0.164.643.722.151.73

    Question 4: Is the firm generating an adequate return for its stockholders?20012000199919981997

    Return on Equity (ROE)-3.85%6.39%8.66%4.58%-4.32%

    DuPont Equation:

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin-0.63%1.12%1.54%0.77%-0.70%

    Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    = Return on Assets (ROA)-1.60%2.67%3.66%1.84%-1.54%

    divided by (1 - Debt Ratio)41.58%41.74%42.21%47.32%42.50%

    = Return on Equity-3.85%6.39%8.66%3.88%-3.62%

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    www.kmart.com/

    Annual Sales: 37,028.0

    Annual Assets: 14,630.0

    Primary SIC: 5331 - Variety stores

    Industry: Retail (Specialty Non-Apparel)

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Sheet1

    Question 1: How Liquid is the Firm?

    Kmart

    Approach 1:20012000199919981997

    Current Ratio2.012.002.122.282.15

    Acid-test (Quick) Ratio0.320.260.350.340.38

    Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period00000

    Accounts Receivable Turnover

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Question 1: How Liquid is the Firm?

    Wal-Mart

    Approach 1:20012000199919981997

    Current Ratio0.920.941.261.341.64

    Acid-test (Quick) Ratio0.180.180.240.200.19

    Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period3.342.932.932.992.90

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Question 2: Is Management Generating Adequate Operating Profits on the Firm's Assets?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    OIROI Component 1: Oper Profit Margin-0.1%3.6%3.2%2.4%2.5%

    OIROI Component 2 : Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Oper. Income Return On Investmt (OIROI)-0.3%8.6%7.7%5.8%5.5%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Fixed Asset Turvover5.655.605.695.885.48

    Question 2: Is Management Generating Adequate Operating Profits on the Firm's Assets?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    OIROI Component 1: Oper Profit Margin5.9%6.1%5.8%5.5%5.4%

    OIROI Component 2 : Total Asset Turnover2.4742.3712.7842.6292.681

    Oper. Income Return On Investmt (OIROI)14.7%14.4%16.2%14.3%14.4%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Fixed Asset Turvover4.724.645.365.055.22

    Question 3: How is the Firm Financing Its Assets?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio58.4%58.3%57.8%52.7%57.5%

    Times-Interest-Earned Ratio-0.164.643.722.151.73

    Question 3: How is the Firm Financing Its Assets?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio59.9%63.3%57.8%59.2%56.7%

    Times-Interest-Earned Ratio8.369.8910.198.296.77

    Question 4: Are the Owners Receiving an Adequate Return on Their Investment?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    Return on Common Equity-3.8%6.4%8.7%4.6%-4.3%

    Question 4: Are the Owners Receiving an Adequate Return on Their Investment?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    Return on Common Equity20.1%20.8%21.0%19.1%17.8%

    Kmart

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin-0.6%1.1%1.5%0.8%-0.7%

    Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Return on Assets-1.6%2.7%3.7%1.8%-1.5%

    1 - Debt Ratio0.420.420.420.470.43

    Return On Equity-3.8%6.4%8.7%3.9%-3.6%

    Wal-Mart

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin3.3%3.2%3.2%3.0%2.9%

    Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    Return on Assets8.1%7.6%8.9%7.8%7.7%

    1 - Debt Ratio0.400.370.420.410.43

    Return On Equity20.1%20.8%21.0%19.1%17.8%

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    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Summary

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    www.walmart.com/ (Stock Quote* or Chart*)

    702 Southwest 8th Street

    Bentonville, AR72716

    Benton County

    United States

    Financials in Millions of ReportedPrimary SIC: 5311 - Department stores

    Industry: Retail (Department & Discount)

    Annual Sales: 193,295.0

    Annual Assets: 78,130.0

    Market Guide's Business Description:

    Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is principally engaged in the operation of mass merchandising stores. At January 31, 2001, the Company operated 1,736 discount stores, 888 Supercenters, 475 SAM'S Clubs and 19 Neighborhood Markets. Internationally, at January 31, 2001

    OneSource Business Description:

    Provider of an online site that sells retail home goods, clothing, electronics and other consumer goods. Parent/holding company with operating units involved in bulk grocery and home goods sales, logistics and warehousing services. Products and services a

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    Annual Income Statement

    31-Jan-0131-Jan-0031-Jan-9931-Jan-9831-Jan-97

    Sales--Core Business191,329.00165,013.00137,634.00117,958.00104,859.00

    Sales--Other1,966.001,796.001,574.001,341.001,319.00

    Total Sales193,295.00166,809.00139,208.00119,299.00106,178.00

    Cost of Goods Sold150,255.00129,664.00108,725.0093,438.0083,510.00

    SG&A Expense31,550.0027,040.0022,363.0019,358.0016,946.00

    Interest Expense1,374.001,022.00797784845

    Total Expenses183,179.00157,726.00131,885.00113,580.00101,301.00

    Pre-Tax Income10,116.009,083.007,323.005,719.004,877.00

    Income Taxes3,692.003,338.002,740.002,115.001,794.00

    Income After Taxes6,424.005,745.004,583.003,604.003,083.00

    Minority Interests-129-170-153-78-27

    Net Income before EI & DO6,295.005,575.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Accounting Change0-198000

    Net Income after EI & DO6,295.005,377.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Incl E&D6,295.005,377.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Excl E&D6,295.005,575.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Primary EPS Excluding E&D1.411.250.990.780.67

    Primary EPS Including E&D1.411.210.990.780.67

    Dividends Per Common Share0.240.20.160.140.11

    Shares to Calculate Primary EPS (millions of shares)4,465.004,451.004,464.004,516.004,585.00

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    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    Annual Balance Sheet

    31-Jan-0131-Jan-0031-Jan-9931-Jan-9831-Jan-97

    Assets

    Cash & Equivalents2,054.001,856.001,879.001,447.00883

    Accounts Receivable1,768.001,341.001,118.00976845

    Inventory21,442.0019,793.0017,076.0016,497.0015,897.00

    Prepayments & Advances1,291.001,366.001,059.00432368

    Other Current Assets00000

    Total Current Assets26,555.0024,356.0021,132.0019,352.0017,993.00

    Property Plant & Equipment52,433.0045,348.0034,464.0027,376.0023,182.00

    Accum Depr. & Amort.-11,499.00-9,379.00-8,491.00-5,907.00-4,849.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Other0002,137.001,991.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Net40,934.0035,969.0025,973.0023,606.0020,324.00

    Goodwill/Intangibles9,059.009,392.002,538.0000

    Other Long-Term Assets1,582.006323532,426.001,287.00

    Total Assets78,130.0070,349.0049,996.0045,384.0039,604.00

    Liabilities

    Accounts Payable15,092.0013,105.0010,257.009,126.007,628.00

    Short-Term Debt2,286.003,323.00000

    Curr. LT Debt and CLOs4,375.002,085.001,006.001,141.00618

    Other Current Liabilities7,196.007,290.005,499.004,193.002,711.00

    Total Current Liabilities28,949.0025,803.0016,762.0014,460.0010,957.00

    Long-Term Debt12,501.0013,672.006,908.007,191.007,709.00

    Capitalized Lease Obligations3,154.003,002.002,699.002,483.002,307.00

    Total Long-Term Debt15,655.0016,674.009,607.009,674.0010,016.00

    Minority Interest1,140.001,279.001,799.001,938.001,025.00

    Deferred Taxes1,043.00759716809463

    Total Liabilities46,787.0044,515.0028,884.0026,881.0022,461.00

    Stockholders' Equity

    Common Stock447446445224228

    Additional Paid in Capital1,411.00714435585547

    Retained Earnings30,169.0025,129.0020,741.0018,167.0016,768.00

    Other Equity-684-455-509-473-400

    Total Shareholders' Equity31,343.0025,834.0021,112.0018,503.0017,143.00

    Total Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity78,130.0070,349.0049,996.0045,384.0039,604.00

    Shares Outstanding4,470.004,457.004,448.004,482.004,570.00

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    Copyright 2002, Market Guide, Inc. Published by OneSource Information Services, Inc., Feb, 2002.

    Question 1:How liquid is the firm?20012000199919981997

    Liquidity Approach 1:

    Current Ratio0.920.941.261.341.64

    Acid-test Ratio0.180.180.240.200.19

    Liquidity Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period3.342.932.932.992.90

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Question 2: is the firm generating an adequate return on it's investments?20012000199919981997

    OROI Comp. 1:Operating Profit Margin5.94%6.06%5.83%5.45%5.39%

    OROI Comp. 2:Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    Operating Return on Investment (OROI)14.71%14.36%16.24%14.33%14.45%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Fixed Asset Turnover4.724.645.365.055.22

    Question 3: How is the firm financing its assets?20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio59.88%63.28%57.77%59.23%56.71%

    Times-Interest Earned Ratio (TIE)8.369.8910.198.296.77

    Question 4: Is the firm generating an adequate return for its stockholders?20012000199919981997

    Return on Equity (ROE)20.08%20.81%20.98%19.06%17.83%

    DuPont Equation:

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin3.26%3.22%3.18%2.96%2.88%

    Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    = Return on Assets (ROA)8.06%7.64%8.86%7.77%7.72%

    divided by (1 - Debt Ratio)40.12%36.72%42.23%40.77%43.29%

    = Return on Equity20.08%20.81%20.98%19.06%17.83%

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    www.walmart.com/

    Annual Sales: 193,295.0

    Annual Assets: 78,130.0

    Primary SIC: 5311 - Department stores

    Industry: Retail (Department & Discount)

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Glossary of Financial Variables

  • DuPont Analysis of Return on Common Equity (ROE)Breaks down company performance into operational and financing components.ROE = (Net Profit Margin x Total Asset Turnover)/(1-Debt Ratio), whereNet Profit Margin = Net Income(available to common stockholders including EI&DO)/SalesTotal Asset Turnover = Sales/Total AssetsDebt Ratio = Total Liabilities/Total AssetsNet Profit Margin x Total Asset Turnover = Return on Assets, which are the operating components.1/(1-Debt Ratio) = measures impact of financial leverage

  • How does Leverage work?Suppose we have an all equity-financed firm worth $100,000. Its earnings this year total $15,000.

    ROE =

    (ignore taxes for this example)

  • How does Leverage work?Suppose we have an all equity-financed firm worth $100,000. Its earnings this year total $15,000.

    ROE = =15%

    15,000100,000

  • How does Leverage work?Suppose the same $100,000 firm is financed with half equity, and half 8% debt (bonds). Earnings are still $15,000.

    ROE =

  • How does Leverage work?Suppose the same $100,000 firm is financed with half equity, and half 8% debt (bonds). Earnings are still $15,000.ROE ==15,000 - 4,00050,000

  • How does Leverage work?Suppose the same $100,000 firm is financed with half equity, and half 8% debt (bonds). Earnings are still $15,000.ROE = = 22%15,000 - 4,00050,000

  • Kmart & Wal-Marts DuPont Analysis

    Kmart

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    Kmart Corp. - Summary

    Kmart Corp.

    www.kmart.com/ (Stock Quote* or Chart*)

    3100 West Big Beaver Road

    Troy, MI48084

    Oakland County

    United States

    Financials in Millions of ReportedPrimary SIC: 5331 - Variety stores

    Industry: Retail (Specialty Non-Apparel)

    Annual Sales: 37,028.0

    Annual Assets: 14,630.0

    Market Guide's Business Description:

    Kmart Corporation is a discount retailer and general merchandise retailer. The Company operates in the general merchandise retailing industry through 2,105 Kmart discount stores, with locations in each of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the United Stat

    OneSource Business Description:

    Provider of name-brand and private-label retail services. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit which provides online retail services. Products are sold to consumers.

    Kmart Corp.

    Annual Income Statement

    31-Jan-0126-Jan-0027-Jan-9928-Jan-9829-Jan-97

    Sales--Core Business37,028.0035,925.0033,674.0032,183.0031,437.00

    Total Sales37,028.0035,925.0033,674.0032,183.0031,437.00

    Cost of Goods Sold29,658.0028,111.0026,319.0025,152.0024,390.00

    SG&A Expense7,415.006,514.006,245.006,136.006,274.00

    Other Operating Expense0000-10

    Unusual Inc/Exp00191140

    Total Expenses37,073.0034,625.0032,583.0031,402.0030,654.00

    Interest Net, Non-Oper-287-280-293-363-453

    Other--Net00000

    Pre-Tax Income-3321,020.00798418330

    Income Taxes-13433723012068

    Income After Taxes-198683568298262

    Preferred Dividends-36-50-50-49-31

    Interest Adj for Primary EPS00000

    Net Income before EI & DO-198683568298262

    Discontinued Operations0-23000-451

    Extraordinary Items00000

    Accounting Change00000

    Net Income after EI & DO-198453568298-189

    Preferred Dividends-36-50-50-49-31

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Incl E&D-234403518249-220

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Excl E&D-234633518249231

    Primary EPS Excluding E&D-0.491.291.050.510.48

    Primary EPS Including E&D-0.490.821.050.51-0.46

    Dividends Per Common Share00000

    Shares to Calculate Primary EPS (millions of shares)482.8491.7492.1487.1483.6

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    Kmart Corp.

    Annual Balance Sheet

    31-Jan-0126-Jan-0027-Jan-9928-Jan-9829-Jan-97

    Assets

    Cash & Equivalents401344710498406

    Accounts Receivable00000

    Inventory6,412.007,101.006,536.006,367.006,354.00

    Other Current Assets811715584611973

    Total Current Assets7,624.008,160.007,830.007,476.007,733.00

    Long-Term Investments00000

    Property Plant & Equipment11,942.0011,554.0010,778.0010,131.0010,768.00

    Accum Depr. & Amort.-5,385.00-5,144.00-4,864.00-4,659.00-5,028.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Net6,557.006,410.005,914.005,472.005,740.00

    Other Long-Term Assets449534422610813

    Total Assets14,630.0015,104.0014,166.0013,558.0014,286.00

    Liabilities

    Accounts Payable2,288.002,204.002,047.001,923.002,009.00

    Short-Term Debt00000

    Curr. LT Debt and CLOs68667778156

    Other Current Liabilities1,443.001,806.001,567.001,273.001,437.00

    Total Current Liabilities3,799.004,076.003,691.003,274.003,602.00

    Long-Term Debt2,084.001,759.001,538.001,725.002,121.00

    Capitalized Lease Obligations9431,014.001,091.001,179.001,478.00

    Total Long-Term Debt3,027.002,773.002,629.002,904.003,599.00

    Deferred Taxes00000

    Other Long-Term Liabilities1,721.001,951.001,867.009651,013.00

    Total Liabilities8,547.008,800.008,187.007,143.008,214.00

    Stockholders' Equity

    Preferred Stock000981980

    Common Stock487481493489486

    Additional Paid in Capital1,578.001,555.001,667.001,620.001,608.00

    Retained Earnings4,018.004,268.003,819.003,343.003,105.00

    Treasury Stock000-15-37

    Other Equity000-3-70

    Total Shareholders' Equity6,083.006,304.005,979.006,415.006,072.00

    Total Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity14,630.0015,104.0014,166.0013,558.0014,286.00

    Shares Outstanding486.5481.4493.4488.2484.7

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    Question 1:How liquid is the firm?20012000199919981997

    Liquidity Approach 1:

    Current Ratio2.012.002.122.282.15

    Acid-test Ratio0.320.260.350.340.38

    Liquidity Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period00000

    Accounts Receivable Turnover00000

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Question 2: is the firm generating an adequate return on it's investments?20012000199919981997

    OROI Comp. 1:Operating Profit Margin-0.12%3.62%3.24%2.43%2.49%

    OROI Comp. 2:Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Operating Return on Investment (OROI)-0.31%8.61%7.70%5.76%5.48%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover00000

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Fixed Asset Turnover5.655.605.695.885.48

    Question 3: How is the firm financing its assets?20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio58.42%58.26%57.79%52.68%57.50%

    Times-Interest Earned Ratio (TIE)-0.164.643.722.151.73

    Question 4: Is the firm generating an adequate return for its stockholders?20012000199919981997

    Return on Equity (ROE)-3.85%6.39%8.66%4.58%-4.32%

    DuPont Equation:

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin-0.63%1.12%1.54%0.77%-0.70%

    Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    = Return on Assets (ROA)-1.60%2.67%3.66%1.84%-1.54%

    divided by (1 - Debt Ratio)41.58%41.74%42.21%47.32%42.50%

    = Return on Equity-3.85%6.39%8.66%3.88%-3.62%

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    www.kmart.com/

    Annual Sales: 37,028.0

    Annual Assets: 14,630.0

    Primary SIC: 5331 - Variety stores

    Industry: Retail (Specialty Non-Apparel)

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Sheet1

    Question 1: How Liquid is the Firm?

    Kmart

    Approach 1:20012000199919981997

    Current Ratio2.012.002.122.282.15

    Acid-test (Quick) Ratio0.320.260.350.340.38

    Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period00000

    Accounts Receivable Turnover

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Question 1: How Liquid is the Firm?

    Wal-Mart

    Approach 1:20012000199919981997

    Current Ratio0.920.941.261.341.64

    Acid-test (Quick) Ratio0.180.180.240.200.19

    Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period3.342.932.932.992.90

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Question 2: Is Management Generating Adequate Operating Profits on the Firm's Assets?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    OIROI Component 1: Oper Profit Margin-0.1%3.6%3.2%2.4%2.5%

    OIROI Component 2 : Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Oper. Income Return On Investmt (OIROI)-0.3%8.6%7.7%5.8%5.5%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover

    Inventory Turnover4.633.964.033.953.84

    Fixed Asset Turvover5.655.605.695.885.48

    Question 2: Is Management Generating Adequate Operating Profits on the Firm's Assets?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    OIROI Component 1: Oper Profit Margin5.9%6.1%5.8%5.5%5.4%

    OIROI Component 2 : Total Asset Turnover2.4742.3712.7842.6292.681

    Oper. Income Return On Investmt (OIROI)14.7%14.4%16.2%14.3%14.4%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Fixed Asset Turvover4.724.645.365.055.22

    Question 3: How is the Firm Financing Its Assets?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio58.4%58.3%57.8%52.7%57.5%

    Times-Interest-Earned Ratio-0.164.643.722.151.73

    Question 3: How is the Firm Financing Its Assets?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio59.9%63.3%57.8%59.2%56.7%

    Times-Interest-Earned Ratio8.369.8910.198.296.77

    Question 4: Are the Owners Receiving an Adequate Return on Their Investment?

    Kmart

    20012000199919981997

    Return on Common Equity-3.8%6.4%8.7%4.6%-4.3%

    Question 4: Are the Owners Receiving an Adequate Return on Their Investment?

    Wal-Mart

    20012000199919981997

    Return on Common Equity20.1%20.8%21.0%19.1%17.8%

    Kmart

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin-0.6%1.1%1.5%0.8%-0.7%

    Total Asset Turnover2.532.382.382.372.20

    Return on Assets-1.6%2.7%3.7%1.8%-1.5%

    1 - Debt Ratio0.420.420.420.470.43

    Return On Equity-3.8%6.4%8.7%3.9%-3.6%

    Wal-Mart

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin3.3%3.2%3.2%3.0%2.9%

    Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    Return on Assets8.1%7.6%8.9%7.8%7.7%

    1 - Debt Ratio0.400.370.420.410.43

    Return On Equity20.1%20.8%21.0%19.1%17.8%

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    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Summary

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    www.walmart.com/ (Stock Quote* or Chart*)

    702 Southwest 8th Street

    Bentonville, AR72716

    Benton County

    United States

    Financials in Millions of ReportedPrimary SIC: 5311 - Department stores

    Industry: Retail (Department & Discount)

    Annual Sales: 193,295.0

    Annual Assets: 78,130.0

    Market Guide's Business Description:

    Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is principally engaged in the operation of mass merchandising stores. At January 31, 2001, the Company operated 1,736 discount stores, 888 Supercenters, 475 SAM'S Clubs and 19 Neighborhood Markets. Internationally, at January 31, 2001

    OneSource Business Description:

    Provider of an online site that sells retail home goods, clothing, electronics and other consumer goods. Parent/holding company with operating units involved in bulk grocery and home goods sales, logistics and warehousing services. Products and services a

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    Annual Income Statement

    31-Jan-0131-Jan-0031-Jan-9931-Jan-9831-Jan-97

    Sales--Core Business191,329.00165,013.00137,634.00117,958.00104,859.00

    Sales--Other1,966.001,796.001,574.001,341.001,319.00

    Total Sales193,295.00166,809.00139,208.00119,299.00106,178.00

    Cost of Goods Sold150,255.00129,664.00108,725.0093,438.0083,510.00

    SG&A Expense31,550.0027,040.0022,363.0019,358.0016,946.00

    Interest Expense1,374.001,022.00797784845

    Total Expenses183,179.00157,726.00131,885.00113,580.00101,301.00

    Pre-Tax Income10,116.009,083.007,323.005,719.004,877.00

    Income Taxes3,692.003,338.002,740.002,115.001,794.00

    Income After Taxes6,424.005,745.004,583.003,604.003,083.00

    Minority Interests-129-170-153-78-27

    Net Income before EI & DO6,295.005,575.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Accounting Change0-198000

    Net Income after EI & DO6,295.005,377.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Incl E&D6,295.005,377.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Income Av to Comm Shareholders Excl E&D6,295.005,575.004,430.003,526.003,056.00

    Primary EPS Excluding E&D1.411.250.990.780.67

    Primary EPS Including E&D1.411.210.990.780.67

    Dividends Per Common Share0.240.20.160.140.11

    Shares to Calculate Primary EPS (millions of shares)4,465.004,451.004,464.004,516.004,585.00

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    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    Annual Balance Sheet

    31-Jan-0131-Jan-0031-Jan-9931-Jan-9831-Jan-97

    Assets

    Cash & Equivalents2,054.001,856.001,879.001,447.00883

    Accounts Receivable1,768.001,341.001,118.00976845

    Inventory21,442.0019,793.0017,076.0016,497.0015,897.00

    Prepayments & Advances1,291.001,366.001,059.00432368

    Other Current Assets00000

    Total Current Assets26,555.0024,356.0021,132.0019,352.0017,993.00

    Property Plant & Equipment52,433.0045,348.0034,464.0027,376.0023,182.00

    Accum Depr. & Amort.-11,499.00-9,379.00-8,491.00-5,907.00-4,849.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Other0002,137.001,991.00

    Property Plant & Equipment, Net40,934.0035,969.0025,973.0023,606.0020,324.00

    Goodwill/Intangibles9,059.009,392.002,538.0000

    Other Long-Term Assets1,582.006323532,426.001,287.00

    Total Assets78,130.0070,349.0049,996.0045,384.0039,604.00

    Liabilities

    Accounts Payable15,092.0013,105.0010,257.009,126.007,628.00

    Short-Term Debt2,286.003,323.00000

    Curr. LT Debt and CLOs4,375.002,085.001,006.001,141.00618

    Other Current Liabilities7,196.007,290.005,499.004,193.002,711.00

    Total Current Liabilities28,949.0025,803.0016,762.0014,460.0010,957.00

    Long-Term Debt12,501.0013,672.006,908.007,191.007,709.00

    Capitalized Lease Obligations3,154.003,002.002,699.002,483.002,307.00

    Total Long-Term Debt15,655.0016,674.009,607.009,674.0010,016.00

    Minority Interest1,140.001,279.001,799.001,938.001,025.00

    Deferred Taxes1,043.00759716809463

    Total Liabilities46,787.0044,515.0028,884.0026,881.0022,461.00

    Stockholders' Equity

    Common Stock447446445224228

    Additional Paid in Capital1,411.00714435585547

    Retained Earnings30,169.0025,129.0020,741.0018,167.0016,768.00

    Other Equity-684-455-509-473-400

    Total Shareholders' Equity31,343.0025,834.0021,112.0018,503.0017,143.00

    Total Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity78,130.0070,349.0049,996.0045,384.0039,604.00

    Shares Outstanding4,470.004,457.004,448.004,482.004,570.00

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    Question 1:How liquid is the firm?20012000199919981997

    Liquidity Approach 1:

    Current Ratio0.920.941.261.341.64

    Acid-test Ratio0.180.180.240.200.19

    Liquidity Approach 2:

    Average Collection Period3.342.932.932.992.90

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Question 2: is the firm generating an adequate return on it's investments?20012000199919981997

    OROI Comp. 1:Operating Profit Margin5.94%6.06%5.83%5.45%5.39%

    OROI Comp. 2:Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    Operating Return on Investment (OROI)14.71%14.36%16.24%14.33%14.45%

    Accounts Receivable Turnover109.33124.39124.52122.23125.65

    Inventory Turnover7.016.556.375.665.25

    Fixed Asset Turnover4.724.645.365.055.22

    Question 3: How is the firm financing its assets?20012000199919981997

    Debt Ratio59.88%63.28%57.77%59.23%56.71%

    Times-Interest Earned Ratio (TIE)8.369.8910.198.296.77

    Question 4: Is the firm generating an adequate return for its stockholders?20012000199919981997

    Return on Equity (ROE)20.08%20.81%20.98%19.06%17.83%

    DuPont Equation:

    ROE Components:20012000199919981997

    Net Profit Margin3.26%3.22%3.18%2.96%2.88%

    Total Asset Turnover2.472.372.782.632.68

    = Return on Assets (ROA)8.06%7.64%8.86%7.77%7.72%

    divided by (1 - Debt Ratio)40.12%36.72%42.23%40.77%43.29%

    = Return on Equity20.08%20.81%20.98%19.06%17.83%

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    www.walmart.com/

    Annual Sales: 193,295.0

    Annual Assets: 78,130.0

    Primary SIC: 5311 - Department stores

    Industry: Retail (Department & Discount)

    Glossary of Financial Variables

    Glossary of Financial Variables

  • Caveats of Ratio AnalysisDifferent Accounting Practices.Sometimes hard to pick an industry for comparison.Seasonality in Operations.