Financial Statement Analysis NAME ACC/561 Accounting DATE University of Phoenix PROFESSOR Introduction Samsung – International Manufacturing Company Samsung served as the manufacturing industry and international company analyzed. Samsung has been in business for over 70 years and manufactures products for diverse markets, including: digital media, high -tech electronics, home appliances, information technology and telecommunication. Samsung's motto is to "inspire the world and create the future" by leveraging three key strengths: new technology, innovative products and creative solutions. | Samsung | Wells Fargo | AT&T | Current Ratio | 1.4101 | 1.1500 | 1.6467 | Debt to Equity Ratio | 0.6768 | 9.8100 | 0.9675 | …show more content…
Wells Fargo shows a much higher profitability ratio than Samsung, with over 8X that of Samsung. This is to be expected as services are typically more profitable than hardware sales which operate on leaner margins. Wells Fargo also outperforms Samsung significantly on return on sales with over 25X better performance. This again is attributable to better margins on services than hardware. Wells Fargo has a much stronger return on equity than Samsung with a Dupont ratio over 5X higher than Samsung's. Samsung has a stronger financial leverage ratio than Wells Fargo with almost 20% lower ratio for Samsung. Samsung also has a much lower total asset turnover than Wells Fargo. This is attributable to the quick turnover of assets in the manufacturing industry compared to the slow turnover of assets in the financial services sector. With Samsung being the only international company evaluated, there doesn't seem to be any significant impact of IASB over FASB standards for accounting. With the ratios used, the core components of the balance sheet and income statement were utilized. The key elements of revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities weren't significantly impacted by IASB over FASB standards. Wells Fargo – Domestic Services Industry Company Wells Fargo is an international company based in United States and Canada. Wells Fargo has several divisions and services, ranging from basic deposit accounts to complex commercial loans.
The banking industry is highly competitive. The financial services industry has been around for hundreds of years. Wells Fargo has many competitors itself. In this paper, I will be doing a comparison of Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) and one of its biggest competitors, Bank of America Corporation (BAC). By analyzing looking at the financial ratios, one can see whether the company is successful or not. In the following, I will try to analyze and make a comparison of Wells Fargo’s and Bank of America’s recent performance in growth, income, and efficiency. Using a these criteria, I will determine which bank is the better buy according my analysis. My analysis of WFC & BAC’s performances
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational operating in banking and financial services, headquartered in San Francisco. Known as fourth largest bank in United States of America, Wells Fargo has created benchmark in bank deposits, home mortgage servicing and debit cards. The company
Wells Fargo has a number of facets that give it is a stable state in the market. The company has been doing well in the market for a number of years. For instance, the company has been ranked as one of the best companies in the US. With delivery of services throughout the country, with significant evidence gained in the North America, Wells Fargo has managed to be one of the best companies in the world. The company has a wide distribution
When I went to work for Wells Fargo and Company nearly 16 years ago, I went based on the little I knew of the company at the time. My impression was that Wells Fargo and Company was exactly what I was seeking in a company. I felt they were a company I could build my career with. I saw Wells Fargo as an institution I could join for my personal and professional long-term growth. I knew the company as the image of the stagecoach and I saw what others see when they look at the company. The image of its stagecoach represented an aged and stable company with a strong reputation as a prosperous and growing yet conservative
Assess the degree to which the firm’s accounting reflects the underlying business reality. Identify accounting distortions and evaluate their impact on profits and the sustainability of profits.
Currently Wells Fargo ranks as the No. 1 or 2 bank in 24 of the 39 states that it operates in. Wells Fargo is also the number 1 U.S. small business lender (in dollars, per 2014 Community Reinvestment Act government data). Wells also is the number lender to small businesses in dollars and units (2015 Small Business Administration federal fiscal year-end data).
Wells Fargo & Company is an international company which deals with banking and financial services. Its headquarters is in Francisco, California and it Hub quarters throughout the country. In terms of market capitalization is the second largest bank in the United States. It is also the third largest banking company in United States in terms of assets.
Wells Fargo is one of the largest banking and financial services entities in the United States. It has built a well-respected brand name and image through its excellent products and services. These products and services have helped generate substantial growth and a solid foundation over its 150 plus years of existence for the company and its customers. Wells Fargo offers a wide array of products and services including banking, lending, investments, financing, and real estate. However, it has built a strong foundation by being an industry leader in home mortgage loans. Wells Fargo generates home
Throughout the years Wells Fargo has made sure that they never dismissed their focus on helping customers and organizations in the real economy. All the way from checking accounts and debit cards to preserving merchandise to treasury administrations, they help customers deal with their day by day financial lives. Wells Fargo are able to help families purchase their first homes and cars. They also provide financial assets to small and large businesses across the country, which it provides an expansion for new hire. They also assure to help their customers plan and save for retirement. Wells Fargo make sure that they stay supported and stand firm with the local communities. This is mainly known as “Main Street Center”. Customers trust that
1. Jensen Company purchased a new machine on September 1, 2012, at a cost of $128,000. The company
Due to the nature of what is involved in the credit risk management it would appear that the method that is used by Wells Fargo has proven to be beneficial for them in managing credit risk. Their attention to how they managed credit risk has allowed them be successful even during difficult times. According to Maiello (2002), Wells Fargo ranked in the top 10 largest banks in the U.S. even during recession due to their strategic management approach. It seems
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is the industry leader followed by JP Morgan Chase & Co. with 15.9% market share while the Citigroup Inc. ranks fifth with 5.5% market share (Andrews, 2011).
Today Samsung has evolved into a group of companies unmatched by others in its range of industries and performance. It is now globally focused and responsive to the needs of each market, and more committed than ever to true innovation. The group’s three core business sectors are electronics, finance and trade and services.
Company Background: Samsung is a South Korean multinational company those starting its business as a small trading company and right now becoming world largest corporation. The company deals with its business in several sectors such as advance technology, finance, petrochemical, semiconductors, plant construction, skyscraper, medicine, fashion, hotels, chemical and others. The company was established in 1969 in Suwon, South Korea and known globally for its electronic products (Kelly, 2011). The company is manufacturing several latest technologies, electronic appliances such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, washers and other products. The company runs its operations and sales its products in 61 countries with approx 160,000 employees in all over the world (SAMSUNG, 2014). Moreover, the company acquired the position of the world biggest IT maker in 2009 by beating the Hewlett-Packard (HP) previous leader. Its sales revenue in the segment of LCD and LED is the highest in the world. Furthermore, Samsung also becomes world leader in the segment of tablets, mobile phones and gadgets.