Each student will be assigned a company for which they will conduct a financial analysis. Included in the analysis will be the following items:

Background Information/Environmental Scan

DuPont Identity

Current Ratio

Quick Ratio

Inventory Holding Period

Average Collection Period

Debt Ratio

Free Cash Flow

Market Value Added

Economic Value Added

Dividend Yield

Required Rate of Return based on the Capital Asset Pricing Model

After calculating the above items, the student will make a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold the companys common stock at its current price. The recommendation should be based on the calculations required plus any other information about the company that the student believes pertinent.