Financial Management Report For John Wood Group PLC
Financial Analysis reports are ideal for documenting company financials to evaluate the business’ overall success or areas where improvement is needed. During the analysis, different performance indicators are identified based on past projects, budgets, business ventures, and production models to gain an understanding of their suitability as an investment venture. The common purpose of a financial analysis report is to conclude if the business is stable, solvent, liquid, or profitable. While completing a financial analysis, it is normal to process a large amount of information to ensure all areas have been researched for a conclusive picture. The information gathered to complete a financial analysis report can be found within the company’s financial statements (income,
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A contributing factor has been an increase in the percentage of sales devoted to the cost of goods sold from 87.75% to 89.19%” (Financial Times, 2017a).
WS Atkins PLC: Price (GBX) 2081.00 BVPS 4.19 EPS 1.30
Gross Margin 39.95% Net Profit Margin 6.19% Operating Margin 7.43%
Return on Assets 8.7% Return on Equity 36.65% Return on Investment 13.85%
* “Year on year WS Atkins PLC grew revenues 11.79% from 1.86bn to 2.08bn while net income improved 25.78% from 103.20m to 129.80m” (Financial Times, 2017d).
Balfour Beatty PLC: Price (GBX) 270.60 BVPS 1.10 EPS -0.0003
Gross Margin 6.07% Net Profit Margin 0% Operating Margin 0.22%
Return on Assets 0% Return on Equity 0% Return on Investment