Note: all monetary values are expressed in (\$000s) of AUD (except earnings per share). D\&B abtains its financial data from a number af sources not controlled by D. \& B. Whilst D\&B has pracesses in place for updating the information contained in this product, D.B makes no warranty that the information provided is correct or free from error and will not accept any liability for, or be responsible for, any ernors that are contained therein. Financials Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (cents) Diluted earnings per share fror continuing operations (cents) Basic earnings per share (cents) Dilutd earningss pr shar (cents) Impairmentofpropertyplantandequipment($000s)Amortisationofintangibleassets($0005)$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 Financials Balance Sheet Note: all monetary values are expressed in (\$000s) of AUD (except earnings per share). Income tax payable/(refundable) (\$000s) $6,208$4,297 Provisions (\$000s) Derivative financial instruments ($000s) Total non-current liabilities (\$000s) TOTAL LIABILITIES (\$000s) Note: all monetarv values are exoressed in (S000s) of AUD (exceot earninas Der share). Note: all monetary values are expressed in (\$000s) of AUD (except earnings per share). Assignment 1: Evaluating Financial Ratios in Building and Construction Industry Introduction The aim of this assignment is to utilise financial statements to evaluate the financial position of construction companies in the Australian building and construction sector. The assignment is part of a wider study to identify areas of strategic issues and develop an appropriate management process for the companies to formulate, implement and evaluate. In the first part, you are to search and identity an appropriate builder, construction company, or building material manufacturer, and collect financial data from the firm's annual reports and financial statements. You will then conduct a financial ratio analysis for at least 5 years to evaluate the corporate performance of the selected construction firm. The required financial ratios are listed below. You will then work in groups of 4 to benchmark the construction company against their respective industry grouping. Your task is to compare the company's financial ratios with that obtained by the respective industry group. Discuss the financial position of your selected company with respect to the financial ratios and describe any major deviations from the industry average. The second part this assignment is to divide the construction industry by product variety and buyer type, and then to locate each competitor in these industry segments in which they currently compete (and in those segments they are likely to enter). Your task is to prepare a market/industry segmentation matrix and discuss how some of these segments might or might not be attractive for the construction company from a strategic point of view. Each student shall submit an individual section listing all the financial ratios, the Z-score, and a comparison with the sector/industry average. What do these financial ratios tell you about the building and construction industry? Students are advised to submit a group report (say 1000 words) for the sector/industry they are analysing - to be submitted online via the Assignment Tool/LMS by 5:00pm Marking Rubric The assessment will be marked on the accuracy of the financial ratios, comparisons against industry group, and discussion on the financial position of the selected company. For both parts, I am looking for reasoned judgements of financial performance, not merely observations of one ratio being higher or lower than industry average. You do not have to comment on every single ratio - just focus on the ratios that are of interest or those that show significant deviation from the group means. Try to link your observations to current industry characteristics, low profit margins for builders, asset light in terms of plant, property, and equipment, discuss how cash flow is important, the use of debt to finance these companies, the use of public funds i.e., listing on the ASX, etc. Note: all monetary values are expressed in (\$000s) of AUD (except earnings per share). D\&B abtains its financial data from a number af sources not controlled by D. \& B. Whilst D\&B has pracesses in place for updating the information contained in this product, D.B makes no warranty that the information provided is correct or free from error and will not accept any liability for, or be responsible for, any ernors that are contained therein. Financials Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (cents) Diluted earnings per share fror continuing operations (cents) Basic earnings per share (cents) Dilutd earningss pr shar (cents) Impairmentofpropertyplantandequipment($000s)Amortisationofintangibleassets($0005)$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 Financials Balance Sheet Note: all monetary values are expressed in (\$000s) of AUD (except earnings per share). Income tax payable/(refundable) (\$000s) $6,208$4,297 Provisions (\$000s) Derivative financial instruments ($000s) Total non-current liabilities (\$000s) TOTAL LIABILITIES (\$000s) Note: all monetarv values are exoressed in (S000s) of AUD (exceot earninas Der share). Note: all monetary values are expressed in (\$000s) of AUD (except earnings per share). Assignment 1: Evaluating Financial Ratios in Building and Construction Industry Introduction The aim of this assignment is to utilise financial statements to evaluate the financial position of construction companies in the Australian building and construction sector. The assignment is part of a wider study to identify areas of strategic issues and develop an appropriate management process for the companies to formulate, implement and evaluate. In the first part, you are to search and identity an appropriate builder, construction company, or building material manufacturer, and collect financial data from the firm's annual reports and financial statements. You will then conduct a financial ratio analysis for at least 5 years to evaluate the corporate performance of the selected construction firm. The required financial ratios are listed below. You will then work in groups of 4 to benchmark the construction company against their respective industry grouping. Your task is to compare the company's financial ratios with that obtained by the respective industry group. Discuss the financial position of your selected company with respect to the financial ratios and describe any major deviations from the industry average. The second part this assignment is to divide the construction industry by product variety and buyer type, and then to locate each competitor in these industry segments in which they currently compete (and in those segments they are likely to enter). Your task is to prepare a market/industry segmentation matrix and discuss how some of these segments might or might not be attractive for the construction company from a strategic point of view. Each student shall submit an individual section listing all the financial ratios, the Z-score, and a comparison with the sector/industry average. What do these financial ratios tell you about the building and construction industry? Students are advised to submit a group report (say 1000 words) for the sector/industry they are analysing - to be submitted online via the Assignment Tool/LMS by 5:00pm Marking Rubric The assessment will be marked on the accuracy of the financial ratios, comparisons against industry group, and discussion on the financial position of the selected company. For both parts, I am looking for reasoned judgements of financial performance, not merely observations of one ratio being higher or lower than industry average. You do not have to comment on every single ratio - just focus on the ratios that are of interest or those that show significant deviation from the group means. Try to link your observations to current industry characteristics, low profit margins for builders, asset light in terms of plant, property, and equipment, discuss how cash flow is important, the use of debt to finance these companies, the use of public funds i.e., listing on the ASX, etc