Overall, between Mattel and Hasbro, Hasbro would be the better choice for an investment. This is evident from analyzing both companies’ financial statements. When comparing the cost of goods sold for each company in 2016, Hasbro has a higher cost of goods sold relative to its previous year, meaning that it had a higher sale of inventory to customers; the percentage of sale increase show that Hasbro had a better trend in selling its inventory meaning that it accumulated revenue at a better rate than Mattel. In 2016, Hasbro kept 10.6% of their total sales as net sales or profit which is a small increase from 10% in 2015. Mattel, however, has a drastic decrease with their percentage of net sales to total sales falling from 6.4% (which is already significantly lower than Hasbro’s) in 2015 to 5.8% in …show more content…
By looking at the return on equity Hasbro is more efficient with investors money as not only did they earn more per invested dollar each year, but their efficiency increased while Mattel’s declined. By looking at the return on assets, Hasbro utilizes its assets more effectively as not only did they earn more per dollar of assets each year, but Hasbro’s ratio increased from 2015 to 2016 while Mattel’s declined. Hasbro has a higher turnover ratio than Mattel and increased from 2015 to 2016 while Mattel’s dropped. Hasbro is more efficient and is gaining efficiency while Mattel is losing it. By comparing inventory turnover ratios, Mattel’s has decreased and their days increased which means they are losing efficiency with selling their inventory. Hasbro’s is increasing meaning they are gaining efficiency. For the cash coverage ratio, Hasbro increased while Mattel fell. This means that from 2015 to 2016 Hasbro made more in cash for every dollar of interest paid while Mattel earned less per dollar from their previous year. Hasbro would be the better investment
In Greek mythologies Heracles and Disney’s Hercules there are many differences that can be spotted. A few of which I will be discussing are when he is a Demi-God, meeting Meg, and when he does his twelve labors. There are also similarities between the two and I will discuss two of which discusses his strength and how he was a Demi-God in both forms of Heracles. Although Greece’s Heracles and Disney’s Hercules have differences, they also have similarities.
Have you ever had a dream your toys came to life? Well that’s what happens in Toy Story and Toy Story 3. In these animations, the toys talk and walk around when their owner Andy isn’t playing with them. Some may think the original movies are the best but one could disagree. Between the two animations, Toy Story 3 is better than Toy Story because of the fascinating plot, the courageous characters and riveting action.
The first method we will review is the accounting method. Through this accounting approach we will analyze specific ratios and their possible impact on the company's performance. The specific ratios we will review include the return on total assets, return on equity, gross profit margin, earnings per share, price earnings ratio, debt to assets, debt to equity, accounts receivable turnover, total asset turnover, fixed asset turnover, and average collection period. I will explain each ratio in greater detail, and why I have included it in this analysis, when I give the results of each specific ratio calculation.
The Dupont analysis shows that every dollar of assets generates 2.44 in sales which is great considering it was already good in 2014 and 2015 and keeps improving each year, the equity multiplier is 2.516 indicating that ROE is generated through efficient use of equity and leverage of 60% that can be increased slightly to surge ROE.
In the story “The Cat In The Hat” and the cartoon movie “The Cat In The Hat” have a lot of big noticeable differences and a few similarities. From different scenes to different objects that are used.
Barbie vs Spongebob Have you ever wondered, who would win a food eating competition between Barbie and Spongebob? The answer would most likely be no, but take a second to think about who would be victorious. Would it be Miss. Perfect or the Krusty Krab’s Chef? SpongeBob has the ability to expand and shrink, has a mind that doesn't care about what others say, and has more passion for food than Barbie.
In terms of financial performance both companies have performed well. This brief review will focus on the financial performance such as profitability, solvency and liquidity.
BMW and Audi, two German automobile manufacturers, have a reputation for making some of the best cars in the industry. Not only are both companies superior in their production, but their financial statements also indicate stability and efficiency. Looking at financial ratios, we will compare both companies on a basis of management efficiency and debt status. As a bank analyst, we will make a recommendation as to which company would be better to approve a loan for. A recommendation will also be made regarding management effectiveness and which company would make a better investment.
Ratio analysis are useful tools when judging the performance of a company by weighing and evaluating the operating performance (Block-Hirt). There are 13 significant ratios that can separate by four main categories, profitability, asset utilization, liquidity and debt utilization ratios. The ratio analysis covered here consists of eight various ratios with at least one from each of these main categories. These ratios were used to compare and contrast the performance of Verizon versus AT& T over the years 2005 and 2006.
Disney promotes sexisim by forcing young girls to live in a patriarchal world. Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The little mermaid, Aladdin, and Snow White are all examples of popular Disney movies that encourage young viewers that they need a man to save the day. Yes, it’s true that there are recent movies such as Moana and Frozen that prove otherwise, but how long will it take to completely get over the fact that women are mainly viewed as secondary citizens compared to the men? There are countless examples of how Disney movies influence this theme, and how much the female characters’ actions, ideas and thoughts are not included in a Disney movie.
Their stock has rose in one year from 68.85 to 84.38. Hasbro is also known for their diversity, which is a key factor to success in the toy manufacturing industry. Lastly, Hasbro has high presence in the United States of America, about 30% of the market share. Their weaknesses include: being second in Mattel in their market share, slow production line, a chunk of revenue that comes from traditional brands. They have 3 main relators, that makes up 50% of their revenue. Their opportunities are: movies, television shows, market expansions, and technology apps. Hasbro has offices in 40 countries, which makes them a very diverse company. Their threats are: digital trends and cell phone gaming apps. Children are getting cell phones younger and younger, and that how much they want actual toys vs gift cards for itunes so they can buy
When it comes to Disney, their marketing strategy is truly what helps bring such innovation to the
Any successful business owner or investor is constantly evaluating the performance of the companies they are involved with, comparing historical figures with its industry competitors, and even with successful businesses from other industries. To complete a thorough examination of any company's effectiveness, however, more needs to be looked at than the easily attainable numbers like sales, profits, and total assets. Luckily, there are many well-tested ratios out there that make the task a bit less daunting. Financial ratio analysis helps identify and quantify a company's strengths and weaknesses, evaluate its financial position, and shows potential risks. As with any other form of analysis, financial ratios aren't definitive and their results shouldn't be viewed as the only possibilities. However, when used in conjuncture with various other business evaluation processes, financial ratios are invaluable. By examining Ford Motor Company's financial ratios, along with a few other company factors, this report will give a clear picture of how the company is doing now and should do in the future.
As a consultant for Toys, Inc., I have been called in for my advice by the company’s president, Marybeth Corbella; on which of the two proposed options would be best for the company and for the customers as well. Toys, Inc. is a 20-year-old company that produces toys and board games, our company has a reputation built on quality and innovation. Although we have been the market leader in our field, the sales have become stagnant in recent years, and sales have begun to decline when comparing them to the sales in the past. With the company’s managers attributing the decline of sales on the economy, the company was forced to reduce production costs and layoffs in the design and product development departments; this action will hopefully increase