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Managerial Finance 5550 Fall 2023 Name: Ishan Salian Assignment #2 (5% of your Final Grade) Submission Requirements The entire assignment must be submitted in the Assignments section on Blackboard on this 2-pager. Please print or download this document and fill it in. When you are done, sign it in the right upper corner and submit as .pdf or .jpg, via BB. Emailed and late assignments will not be accepted. Check with your classmates which companies they have chosen for their Assignment. I will not accept two similar assignments . If this is a case, I will give 0 mark to all who submit the same assignment (same two companies). Try to avoid this problem by properly choosing two companies for your assignment. There are thousands of publicly traded companies, so try to choose some unique ones. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exercises: 1. Choose two publicly traded companies that are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX ), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASDAQ). The companies should be competitors and/or within the same industry. Find their Financial Statements for end of year Dec 31 st of 2022 and calculate Cash Flow from Assets and the Financial Ratios included in Part B for each company. Complete and submit Part B . In Part B of the Assignment decide on which company is doing better for each ratio. 2. Briefly give your overall impression of each company based on your ratios and choose which one you think would make a better investment option. Explain your answer. (Maximum 250 words) Overall impression : J.P. Morgan Chase & Co displays robust profitability, marked by higher gross profit margin, net profit margin, return on assets, and return on equity. Despite having a lower cash flow from assets, it manages debt well with a lower debt-to-equity ratio. Nevertheless, it falls short in terms of short-term liquidity ratios and managing receivables when compared to Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley , conversely, excels in short-term financial stability, boasting higher current and quick ratios, making it a more cautious choice. The company also exhibits a healthy cash flow from assets and demonstrates strong total debt ratios and times interest earned. However, it lags in terms of profitability, with lower gross profit margin, net profit margin, and return on assets. When considering which company might be a more appealing investment, the decision hinges on your investment objectives and risk tolerance. If you prioritize potential for higher returns and are willing to shoulder a bit more risk, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co's superior profitability ratios make it an enticing option. Conversely, if you are seeking short-
Managerial Finance 5550 Fall 2023 Name: Ishan Salian term financial security and lower risk, Morgan Stanley's strong liquidity and efficient debt management may be a more suitable choice. Diversifying your investment portfolio with a combination of both companies could also be a prudent strategy, balancing the potential for gains with risk mitigation. Part B – Assignment #2 Company #1 Company #2 Company Name: J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO MORGAN STANLEY Which Company is performing better? Stock Exchange & Symbol: NYSE: JPM NYSE: MS Financial Statements used: Balance Sheet, Income Statement & Cash Flow Statement Balance Sheet, Income Statement & Cash Flow Statement Cash flow from Assets Cash Flow 57.949 72.951 MORGAN STANLEY Short Term Liquidity Ratios Current Ratio 0.00084 0.7940 MORGAN STANLEY Quick Ratio 0.00084 0.7940 MORGAN STANLEY Cash Ratio 0.0157 63.1399 MORGAN STANLEY Long Term Debt Ratios Total Debt Ratio 0.9202 0.999 MORGAN STANLEY Debt / Equity Ratio 1.9269 0.1966 J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO Times interest earned 0.000260 0.0490 MORGAN STANLEY Asset Utilization Ratios Inventory Turnover NOT APPLICABL E NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE Days Sales in Inventory NOT APPLICABL NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE
Managerial Finance 5550 Fall 2023 Name: Ishan Salian E Receivables Turnover -7.791 3.659 MORGAN STANLEY Days Sales in Receivables (46.84) 99.75 MORGAN STANLEY Profitability Ratios Gross Profit Margin 3.73028 3.42 J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO Net Profit Margin 1.04034 0.718 J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO Return on Assets 9.7911 8.909 J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO Return on Equity 0.1227 0.0089 J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO
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