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A 4 page paper providing trend analysis of Wal-Mart 2003 – 2005 and comparing several key statistics to those of competitors Target and Costco. Based on historical results, Wal-Mart appears to be positioned well for maintaining its current path. All of retail has been stressed in recent years; though Wal-Mart has not been exempt, it also has been providing a significant measure of stress for its competitors. Analysis indicates that trend will continue. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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for its aggressive control of costs, extending even to the point of raising the ire of those who complain that it does not pay its employees well and offers little
in the way of benefits. Analysis of some of Wal-Marts key ratios illustrates that there is a method to Wal-Marts iron control of costs, particularly when compared to competitors
Target and Costco. Trend Analysis Comparison of Earnings per Share (EPS) for all three companies reveals that each is increasing over time.
Table 1 illustrates. Table 1. Earnings per Share 2005 2004 2003 WMT 2.468 2.176 1.932 TGT 3.615 2.081 1.870 COST 1.841 1.505 1.461
Of the three, Targets EPS has increased to the greatest degree. Wal-Marts increase is steadier and more predictable.
Figure 1 illustrates. Figure 1. Earnings per Share Analysis of some
of Wal-Marts key statistics reveals that some values, such as ROA, have been declining slightly each year, even though ROE and net profit have been increasing. These key statistics
are presented in Table 2. Table 2. Wal-Mart Statistics Item Derivation Wal-Mart 2005 2004 2003 EPS 12 months earnings ? Number of shares 2.468 2.176 1.932
Current Ratio Current Assets ? Current Liabilities 0.897 0.920 0.935 Quick Ratio (Cash + Receivables) ? Current Liabilities 0.168 0.172 0.149 Return on Assets (ROA) EBIT ? Average Total Assets
14.38% 14.48% 14.56% Return on Equity (ROE) Net Income ? Stockholders Equity 20.79% 20.76% 20.44% Operating Profit Margin EBIT ? Sales 6.00% 5.87% 5.59% Net Profit Margin Earnings after taxes
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