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Chapter 17
Jones, Investments:
Analysis and
Management
1
Fundamental Analysis
Balance Sheet
Items listed in order of liquidity or in order
of payment
Assets
• Cash vs. non-cash assets
• Non-cash assets may be worth more or less than
carried on books
• Depreciation methods for fixed assets
• Inventory evaluation choices
5
Basic Financial Statements
Balance Sheet
Liabilities
• Fixed claims against the firm
Equity
• Residual
• Adjusts when the value of assets change
• Linked to Income Statement
Picture at one point in time
6
Basic Financial Statements
Income Statement
Sales or revenues EBT
- Product costs - Taxes
Gross profit Net Income available
- Period Costs to owners
EBIT - Dividends
- Interest Addition to Retained
Earnings
EBT
EPS and DPS
7
The Financial Statements
15
Earnings Surprises
17
The P/E Ratio