Module 2 Slp: Understanding Financial Reports
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Module 2 SLP: Understanding Financial Reports
ACC 501: Accounting for Decision Making
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June 22, 2012
Where to Invest, Verizon or Sprint?
Most households in the US have at least one cellular phone. With the continuing increase in wireless devices and interface, it is important to look at the cellular carrier to decide who has the best coverage, best prices, and ultimately who will be able to continue to provide the best services. In deciding which carrier will be able to provide the best service in the future, we will look at two cellular providers, Verizon (VZ) and Sprint Nextel Corp (S). This comparison will focus on cash flow to see how they use their cash, what their cash position is, and determine which one is in the best financial position. In evaluating Verizon 's financial position we will use the investor home page: http://www22.verizon.com/investor/, their financials page: http://www22.verizon.com/investor/app_resources/interactiveannual/2011/fin02.html, and two other pages for investor information: http://investing.money.msn.com/investments/stock-balance-sheet?symbol=VZ& and http://www.stock-analysis-on.net/NYSE/Company/Verizon-Communications-Inc. Similarly for Sprint we will use their investor home page: http://investors.sprint.com/CorporateProfile.aspx?iid=4057219, their financial page: http://investors.sprint.com/docs.aspx?iid=4057219, and two other pages for investor information: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/financials/financials.asp?ticker=S:US and http://finapps.forbes.com/finapps/jsp/finance/compinfo/IncomeStatement.jsp?tkr=S. The first step in this analysis process is to review the financial statements and determine both companies return on assets (ROA), profit margin, and asset utilization. The ROA is computed by taking the net income and dividing it by the total assets. First we will look at the ROA for Verizon. The company reported $10,198B in net
YOUR NAME
Module 2 SLP: Understanding Financial Reports
ACC 501: Accounting for Decision Making
Instructor Name
June 22, 2012
Where to Invest, Verizon or Sprint?
Most households in the US have at least one cellular phone. With the continuing increase in wireless devices and interface, it is important to look at the cellular carrier to decide who has the best coverage, best prices, and ultimately who will be able to continue to provide the best services. In deciding which carrier will be able to provide the best service in the future, we will look at two cellular providers, Verizon (VZ) and Sprint Nextel Corp (S). This comparison will focus on cash flow to see how they use their cash, what their cash position is, and determine which one is in the best financial position. In evaluating Verizon 's financial position we will use the investor home page: http://www22.verizon.com/investor/, their financials page: http://www22.verizon.com/investor/app_resources/interactiveannual/2011/fin02.html, and two other pages for investor information: http://investing.money.msn.com/investments/stock-balance-sheet?symbol=VZ& and http://www.stock-analysis-on.net/NYSE/Company/Verizon-Communications-Inc. Similarly for Sprint we will use their investor home page: http://investors.sprint.com/CorporateProfile.aspx?iid=4057219, their financial page: http://investors.sprint.com/docs.aspx?iid=4057219, and two other pages for investor information: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/financials/financials.asp?ticker=S:US and http://finapps.forbes.com/finapps/jsp/finance/compinfo/IncomeStatement.jsp?tkr=S. The first step in this analysis process is to review the financial statements and determine both companies return on assets (ROA), profit margin, and asset utilization. The ROA is computed by taking the net income and dividing it by the total assets. First we will look at the ROA for Verizon. The company reported $10,198B in net
References: Abercrombie and Fitch. 2012. Retrieved on May 22, 2012 from: http://www.abercrombie.com/anf/investors/investorrelations.html H&M. 2012. Retrieved on May 22, 2012 from: http://about.hm.com/content/hm/AboutSection/en/About/Investor-Relations.html Investopedia.com. Retrieved on June 15, 2012 from: http://www.investopedia.com/terms Investopedia.com. Retrieved on June 15, 2012 from: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/freecashflow.asp#ixzz1yeEqcVmi Verizon Financial Reports Sprint Financial Reports Although debt as a percent of total capital increased at Sprint Nextel Corp. over the last fiscal year to 63.95%, it is still in-line with the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry 's norm. Additionally, there are enough liquid assets to satisfy current obligations. Accounts Receivable are typical for the industry, with 33.82 days worth of sales outstanding. Last, inventories seem to be well managed as the Inventory Processing Period is typical for the industry, at 15.19 days.