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International Ratios Tell A Story–2005

Haskins, Mark E.

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International Ratios Tell A Story–2005

Haskins, Mark E.

C-2235 | Published April 19, 2006 | 5 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

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This case provides an opportunity for students to (1) understand the calculation of a number of basic financial ratios, (2) analyze a set of common-size balance sheets and several financial ratio metrics, (3) hypothesize how some basic understanding of an industry should be reflected in certain financial indicators, and (4) present to their classmates a rationale for their pairings and to respond to questions from their classmates. If instructors are so inclined, use of this case also provides an opportunity to (1) discuss an organizing framework for the focal ratios, (2) present the concepts of financial leverage and the DuPont ratio model, and (3) introduce students to some of the published sources for industry metrics.