Northeastern University Target Corporation Ratios Based on 2018 Financial Statements Project I only need to do the i to K in Number one same as the Number

Northeastern University Target Corporation Ratios Based on 2018 Financial Statements Project I only need to do the i to K in Number one same as the Number 2, and i only need to do the Liquidity and Capital Structure. The first company we choosed is Target and second one is Walmart. I have uploaded the requirment. You can write in word docu. NOTE: This report should not exceed 8 pages (double spaced; 12 pt). The supporting calculations
for the ratios does not count as part of the total 8 pages.
The objective of this final report is for you to analyze the company in terms of its profitability,
liquidity, and provide your investment and credit recommendations. You will also have an
opportunity to learn about executive compensation and corporate governance. Based on your
research, prepare a well-written, concise report that covers the following issues.
a.
1. Compute the following ratios for the most recent year and include them in an Appendix to this
report. The calculations for each of these ratios can be found in your textbook. The numbers
you use for these ratios should agree with the numbers in financial statements. Show all of
your supporting work]. If a company does not have a balance in an account such that the ratio
may not be computed, please state this in your report.
Return on Equity (Return on Owners’ Investment)
b. Return on Assets (Return on Total Investment)
C. Earnings per Share
d. Net Profit Margin
Current Ratio
f. Quick Ratio
g.
Accounts Receivable Turnover
h. Inventory Turnover
1. Times interest earned
Debt to Equity ratio
Price/Earnings (P/E) ratio (Use the market price as of the balance sheet date).
e.
j.
k.
2. Identify a company that you believe is the closest competitor (“competitor”) to your company.
Compute the ratios in (1) above for the competitor and include them in the Appendix.
Based on your computations in (1) and (2) above, address the following:
Profitability:
1. What is your assessment of the profitability of your firm in the most recent year? How does your
firm’s profitability compare with that of the competitor?
2. Compare the cash flows from operating activities for your firm with the net income for the most
recent year. What factors have contributed to the difference between these two numbers?
Liquidity and Capital Structure:
1. Will the company be able to meet its obligations as they become due? How does your firm’s
liquidity compare with that of the competitor?
2. What is the capital structure of your company (i.e., what percentage of the total assets of the
company are financed through liabilities and what percentage through stockholders’ equity)?
3. Is the capital structure of the competitor significantly different from that of your company?
Briefly explain your answer.
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
1. What is the purpose of IFRS?
2. What is the IASB?
3. What are some of the overall differences between US GAAP and IFRS?
4. If your company adopted IFRS:
(a) Would its reporting for inventory differ? Briefly explain.
(b) Identify other areas that would be impacted if your company adopted IFRS.
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