• FromthelistofIndustrialsectorslistedbelow,identifyanindustryofyourchoice,anddothe
  1. Randomlyidentifyany10firmsofyourchoiceanddeterminetheindustry average (5 years average in each case) of the followingfinancial variables; Current ratio, debt/equity ratios, EPS, PEratio, ROE, ROA, Gross profit margin, total debt ratio andDPS.
  2. Identify a single firm in the same industry different from the 10chosenearlierandcomparethechosenfirm'svariablesasabovetotheindustry averagecomputed in (a)
  3. Identify four news headline topics about your chosen firm andanalyzehowtheywillaffectthefuturesharepriceofyourchosen
  4. Based on your analysis from above determine if the firm of yourchoice among the lot is rated above, at par or below the industry
  5. CarryoutanextensiveSWOTanalysisofthefirmchosenasin(b)
  6. DetermineifthisfirmstockisagoodbuyandIfitisnotexplainwhy?

10.1 Sectoral Classifications on the TSX Basic Materials and processing: Firms Health care: manufacturer of engaged in the production of building pharmaceutical and biotech products, materials medical devices, healthcare Consumer Discretionary: Firms equipment producing consumer products which Industrial/Producer of Durables: demand has a high degree of economic manufacturers of heavy machinery sensitivity-automotive, apparel, hotel and and equipment for aerospace, defense, restaurant businesses transportation services and Consumer Staples: Firms producing commercial services. consumer related goods that tend to exhibit less economic sensitivity example Technology: companies involved in food, beverages, tobacco and personal the manufacture of computers, care products software, semiconductors and Energy: Firms in exploration, production communication equipment, electronic or refining of natural resources used to entertainment, internet services and produce energy. technology consulting and services. Financial Services: companies whose Telecommunications: companies primary line of business involves banking, that provide fixed-line and wireless insurance, real estate. communication services Utilities: elecric gas, water utilities, etc