Case Name :      International Ratios Tell A Story-2005

Authors :           Mark E. Haskins

Source :             Darden School of Business

Case ID :           UV1335

Discipline :        Finance

Case Length :    05 pages

Solution Sample availability : YES

Plagiarism : NO (100% Original work)

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.