FIN571-CVS Pharmacy Financial Ratio Analysis- University of Phoenix .

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    Purpose of Assignment

    The purpose of this assignment is to help students gain a better understanding of the financial statements used for corporate financial reporting and the key ratios used to make business decisions.

    Assignment Steps

    Select a Fortune 500 company from one of the following industries:

    • Pharmaceutical
    • Energy
    • Retail
    • Automotive
    • Computer Hardware

    Review the balance sheet and income statement in the company’s 2015 Annual Report.
    Calculate the following ratios using Microsoft Excel:

    • Current Ratio
    • Quick Ratio
    • Debt Equity Ratio
    • Inventory Turnover Ratio
    • Receivables Turnover Ratio
    • Total Assets Turnover Ratio
    • Profit Margin (Net Margin) Ratio
    • Return on Assets Ratio

    Analyze in 1,050 words why each ratio is important for financial decision making.
    Submit your analysis as well as your calculations.