Financial Statements for Metcash Ltd (mts)

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR METCASH LTD (MTS)

Although debt as a percent of total capital increased at Metcash Ltd. over the last fiscal year to 35.47%, it is still in-line with the Food and Staples Retailing industry's norm. Additionally, even though there are not enough liquid assets to satisfy current obligations, Operating Profits are more than adequate to service the debt. Cash Collection is among the best in the industry and appears to be getting even better. At the end of 2010, its uncollected receivables totaled A$898.4M, which, at the current sales rate provides a Days Receivables Outstanding of 27.61. Last, inventories seem to be well managed as the Inventory Processing Period is typical for the industry, at 24.97 days.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ALLIED BRANDS LTD (ABQ)

Allied Brands Ltd. may have more financial risk than other companies in the Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure industry as it is one of the most highly leveraged with a Debt to Total Capital ratio of 82.21%. This ratio actually increased over the last year. Additionally, an examination of near-term assets and liabilities shows that there are not enough liquid assets to satisfy current obligations. Cash Collection is a strong suit as the company is more effective than most in the industry. As of the end of 2010, its uncollected receivables totaled A$6.1M, which, at the current sales rate provides a Days Receivables Outstanding of 54.65. Last, inventories seem to be well managed as the Inventory Processing Period is typical for the industry, at 27.09 days.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR WOOLWORTHS LTD (WOW)

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