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FOREWORD
United we stayed right from the word go. Devotion and coordination is what made this task happen. Though it was tiresome sometimes but it was our eagerness to prove something which kept us going on and on. And finally we have been able to reach at a point where we can say with all our enthusiasm that yes, we did it! For a blessed soil like ours, the worth of a fertilizer company became a motive behind our selection of Engro Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. and Fauji Fertilizer Company for comparison purposes. Our research revealed to us that Engro Chemicals Ltd. holds a stronger position as compared to its counterpart. And ratio analysis also supports the fact discussed earlier. Tables and graphs are also included to make this comparison more clear and to enhance the understanding of the numerical figures attained from ratio analysis. We have put our heart and soul to hold a fair comparison but there is always a room for improvement. So we are quite right to adopt an optimistic approach to believe that Mrs. Labiba Sheikh will ignore our mere mistakes, if found, because to err is human. Group Members COMPANY NAME YEARS CURRENT RATIOS ACID TEST RATIO DEBT EQUITY RATIO (%) DEBT RATIO TIME INTEREST EARNED Engro Chemicals Ltd. 2005 1.79 1.10 108.33 .48 12.5 2006 1.56 1.31 31.58 .25 7.18 2007 3.11 0.26 38.9 .18 8.92 Fauji Fertilizer Co. 2005 1.094 1.01 20.48 0.76 11.92 2006 .897 0.81 8.70 0.53 14.94
2007
0.94
0.89
7.53
0.57
12.2
INVENTORY TURN OVER RATIO INVENTORY HOLDING PERIOD NET FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER RATIO TOTAL ASSET Turnover RATIO RECEIVABLES TURNOVER RATIO Average Collection Period Gross Profit Margin (%) Operating Profit MARGIN (%) Net Profit Margin (%) Earning per share (Rs./Share)
16.41 21.93 1.44 1.30 44.62 8.1 34.6 17.6 16.09 12.96
22.9
15.7
1.54
1.45 19
18.9
35.6
29.9
18.8
10.8
Abstract
From the whole ratio analysis of Engro chemicals Ltd. And its major rival Fauji Fertilizer Company, we conclude following results as shown in table below FOREWORD I Abstract II THE ORGANIZATION CONCERNED 6 Engro Chemical Pakistan Ltd. 6 An Overview 6 Vision 7 Our Businesses 8 Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited 8 Engro Vopak Terminal Limited 9
Engro Polymer and Chemicals Ltd. 9 Avanceon 9 Engro Foods Limited (EFL) 10 Engro Energy Limited (EEL) 10 Engro Eximp (Pvt.) Limited 10 Products & Services 11 Fertilizers 11 Nitrogenous Fertilizers 11 Phosphatic Fertilizers 12 Blended Fertilizers 12 PVC Resin 13 Chemical handling & Storage 13 Industrial Automation 13 Industrial Automation 13 Foods 14 Power Generation 14 Quality 15 Packing & Loading: 15 Business practice 16 Principal Operations Committee 16 Corporate Governance 17 Core Values 19 SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT 19
LEADERSHIP 19 QUALITY &CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 20 ENTHUSIASTIC PURSUIT OF PROFIT 20 EXTERNAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 20 CANDID & OPEN COMMUNICATIONS 20 ENJOYMENT & FUN 20 INNOVATION 20 INDIVIDUAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT 20 TEAMWORK & PARTNERSHIP 21 DIVERSITY & INTERNATIONAL FOCUS 21 Our People 21 The Organization of Comparison 21 Fauji Fertilizer Company 21 An Overview 22 Mission Statement 23 RATIO ANALYSIS 24 (Engro Chemical Pakistan Ltd.) 24 Advantages 24 Types of Ratios Analysis 24 Liquidity Ratios: 25 Leverage ratios: 26 Activity Ratios 29 RATIO ANALYSIS 36
Fauji Fertilizer Company Ltd. 36 INDUSTRY ANALYSIS 48 Activity Ratios 48 Conclusion 57 References 58
An Overview
Search for oil by Pak Stanvac, an Esso/Mobil joint venture in 1957, led to the discovery Of Mari gas field situated near Daharki -- a small town in upper Sindh province. Esso was the first to study this development in detail and propose the establishment of a urea plant in that area. The proposal was approved by the government in 1964, which led to a fertilizer plant agreement signed in December that year. Subsequently in 1965, the Esso Pakistan Fertilizer Company Limited was incorporated, with 75% of the shares owned by Esso and 25% by the general public. The construction of a urea plant commenced at Daharki the following year with the annual capacity of 173,000 tons and production commenced in 1968. At US $ 43 million, it was the single largest foreign investment by an MNC in the country.
A full-fledged marketing organization was established which undertook agronomic programs to educate the farmers of Pakistan. As the nations first fertilizer brand, Engro (then Esso) helped modernize traditional farming practices to boost farm yields, directly impacting the quality of life not only for farmers and their families, but for the community at large. As a result of these efforts, consumption of fertilizers increased in Pakistan, paving the way for the Companys branded urea called "Engro", an acronym for "Energy for Growth". As part of an international name change program, Esso became Exxon in 1978 and the company was renamed Exxon Chemical Pakistan Limited. The company continued to prosper as it relentlessly pursued productivity gains and strived to attain professional excellence. In 1991, Exxon decided to divest its fertilizer business on a global basis. The employees of
Exxon Chemical Pakistan Limited, in partnership with leading international and local financial institutions bought out Exxons 75 percent equity. This was at the time and perhaps still is the most successful employee buy-out in the corporate history of Pakistan. Renamed as Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited, the Company has gone from strength to strength, reflected in its consistent financial performance, growth of the core fertilizer business and diversification into other fields. Investment in people, process solutions and resource conservation initiatives has reduced energy use per ton of urea by a third, whilst increasing urea production nearly six-fold since 1968. Not only does this save money, it stretches non-renewable energy sources and mitigates the impact of waste. Along the way, a major milestone in plant capacity upgrade coincided with the employee led buy-out; innovatively optimizing our resources, Engro re-located fertilizer manufacturing plants from the UK and US to its Daharki plant site an international first. Our pioneering spirit continues in our social investments, exemplified by the only snake-bite treatment facility in the Ghotki region and the first telemedicine intervention in the country. Wing
Vision
"To be the premier Pakistani enterprise with a global reach, passionately pursuing value creation for all stakeholders." Our Diverse Colors of Excellence
Our Businesses
The years since Exxon became Engro have been both exciting and rewarding for the Organization and its people. Challenges have been overcome, goals achieved and new goals set. Engro today stands recognized as a successful business operation and a role model for doing business in Pakistan.
The Companys current manufacturing base includes urea name plate capacity of 975,000 tons per annum and blended fertilizer (NPK) capacity of 160,000 tons per year. A premier brand and nationwide presence ensure sellout production. Additionally, the company imports and sells phosphatic fertilizers for balanced fertility and improved farm yields. Engros share of Pakistans phosphates market mirrors or exceeds its urea market share. Expansion plans include a new urea plant of 1.3 million tons annual capacity, also at Daharki. The US$ 1 billion project is well underway and on track for commercial production in mid 2010. This addition will increase Engros urea market share to 35% from 19% at present.
Avanceon
A 63% owned subsidiary of Engro, EIAL is the leading global automation business, providing process & control solutions. It also offers Power & Energy Management software solutions as well as High-End software that integrate production and business applications. Previously operating in Pakistan and UAE, they have now penetrated in the USA market with the merger of ENGRO Innovative and Advance Automation. Advance Automation is an award winning technology solutions provider to manufacturers in North American and has been awarded as the System Integrator of the Year 2007 by Control Engineering.
Synchronizing to a single brand worldwide with all the engineering Standards, processes, brand identity and global brand recognition was a huge task and due to various different cultural factors it was even complex then perceived. After days of hard work AVANCEON emerged as the new name and the true Global Automation Player. The new company name will help to reinforce the single brand identity that has emerged over the last 16 days as the two formerly separate companies have successfully worked to become a single global enterprise.
Our wide spectrum of products and services clearly shows the diversity in our Businesses, each one designed to make life better for our customers
Fertilizers
by Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited
Aduct line that focuses on balanced crop nutrition and higher yield for the farmer
Nitrogenous Fertilizers
ENGRO UREA is a trusted high grade fertilizer containing 46% Nitrogen (N), with moderate hydroscopicity. It has a pH value of 6.8 (organic molecule) and is suitable for all crops on all soils. Engro Urea is an excellent source of Nitrogen for the vast majority of cultivated soils of Pakistan.
Phosphatic Fertilizers
Engro DAP: contains 46% P2O5 and 18% N. More than 90% of Phosphate (P) is water soluble. It has a pH value of 7.33 and is a good source of P fertilizer for all crops. It is an equally good source on problem soils (saline sodic) with coarse texture. On an overall basis it suits to about 90% soils of the country. Engro Zorawar: is one of the highest grade phosphatic fertilizers. It is acidic in reaction (pH >= 3.5) and contains 52% P2O5 of which more than 90% is water soluble, while the rest is citrate soluble. In addition to P, it contains 12% N, 2% sulphur and 1% calcium. It is a beneficial fertilizer for all crops on all soils of Pakistan and produces excellent results on alkaline soils, due to its acidic the acidic pH of Engro Zorawar also tends to slow down the rapid conversion of soluble P to water insoluble compounds, keeping it plant available for a longer period of time. Engro Phosphate: is brown colored mono ammonium phosphate with 11% nitrogen and 52% phosphorus. It is being marketed as relatively cheaper alternate of DAP.
Blended Fertilizers
Engro Zarkhez: is homogenously granulated fertilizer which maximizes crop yield by providing balanced nutrition for a wide variety of crops through the uniform availability of
Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium. Engro Zarkhez grades are specially produced to suit the requirements of individual crops and soils, and provide convenience to the farmer through ready availability of precise quantities of primary nutrients. Engro Zarkhez fertilizers have low moisture content, high crush strength; 2mm-4mm granule size and free flowing nature - attributes which ensure excellent handling and application characteristics.
Engro NP: it provides 22% nitrogen, and 20% phosphorus. ECPL entered into NP business in 2005 to cater the need of its customers for this established category. Primary focus area for ENP marketing is South Zone (Sindh).
Micro Nutrients Zingro: Zinc Sulphate, a highly effective and potent fertilizer which primarily targets Zinc deficiency in crops like Rice, Potato, Maize, Sugar cane, Wheat, Cotton, vegetables and fruits. Zingro increases crop yield and enhances crop appearance.
PVC Resin
a synthetic resin composed of repeating units of vinyl chloride. It is very versatile and is used in a wide variety of products
A state of the art jetty and terminal at Port Qasim, Karachi for handling and storage of LPG and bulk liquid chemicals
Industrial Automation
by Avanceon (formerly known as Engro Innovative Automation Pvt. Limited)
Providing process control solutions to your industrial units Market leader in industrial automation business providing process control solutions to Industrial units. It offers Power & Energy Management Software solutions as well as High end Software that integrate production and business application. Providing process control solutions to your industrial units
Industrial Automation
Market leader in industrial automation business providing process control solutions to Industrial units. It offers Power & Energy Management Software solutions as well as High end Software that integrate production and business application.
Providing process control solutions to industrial units and management software solutions
Tarang: Liquid tea whitener State of the art dairy processing plant
Power Generation
Engro identified a Power Project based on low BTU, high H2S gas from Qadirpur gas Field. The project is unique
as it will convert low BTU high sulphur content permeate gas, which is currently being wasted and flared, into 217 MW electric power Converting wasted flare gas into energy at the 217 MW Power Plants
Quality
Improvisation through Six Sigma: the legend leads again
Employee development is one of the pivotal areas for Organizational development. To Organizational competence levels, new training programs encompassing Performance Management, Leadership, and Competency Development are introduced.
Engro is among the first Pakistani companies implementing six sigma across all areas and utilizing it as a management system to execute its strategic objectives. Among the focus areas, employee development is the most critical and six sigma is leveraged to help bring out the best in our people. Employees will drive improvements in other areas; speed, innovation, perfection and in becoming world class professionals.
Six Sigmas robust problem solving methodology and statistical toolkit allows the company to benchmark processes against global standards in a language that is comparable across any industry or function. It helps ensure that Engro sustains its promise of delivering high quality products and services to its customers on time, every time.
Business practice
Our Advisory Capacity
Management Committee is responsible for review and endorsement of long term strategic plans, capital and expense budgets, development and stewardship of business plans and reviewing the effectiveness of risk management processes and internal control.
Corporate HSE Committee is responsible for providing leadership and strategic guidance on all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) improvement initiatives and has stewardship responsibility for monitoring compliance against regulatory standards and selected international benchmarks.
COED Committee is responsible for the review of Compensation, Organization and Employee Development (COED) matters of all people excluding employee Directors and Senior Executives.
Throughout the 40 plus years of Engros history, our people have come up with ideas and determination that drove the company forward in all sorts of times.
Corporate Governance
Engros governance structure responds to the industrys best practices demands Ensuring that all aspects with respect to economic, environmental and social obligations are fully considered and business decisions are taken after evaluating their impact on The Companys triple bottom line People, Planet and Profits.
Compliance Statement
The Board of Directors has throughout the year 2007 complied with the Code of Corporate Governance contained in the listing requirements of the stock exchanges and the Corporate and Financial Reporting framework of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
In 2007, the Management Committee undertook a review of major financial and operating risks faced by the business.
Responsibility: The Board is ultimately responsible for Engros system of internal control and for reviewing its effectiveness. However, such a system is designed to manage rather than eliminate the risk of failure to achieve business objectives, and can provide only reasonable and not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss.
The Board, whilst maintaining its overall responsibility for managing risk within the Company, has delegated the detailed design and operation of the system of internal controls to the Chief Executive
. Framework: The Company maintains an established control framework comprising clear structures, authority limits, and accountabilities, wellunderstood policies and procedures and budgeting and review processes.
The Board establishes corporate strategy and the Companys business objectives. Divisional management integrates these objectives into divisional business strategies with supporting financial objectives. All policies and control procedures are documented in manuals
Review: The Board meets quarterly to consider Engros financial performance, financial and operating budgets and forecasts, business growth and development plans, capital expenditure proposals and other key performance indicators. The Board Audit Committee receives reports on the system of internal financial controls from the external and internal auditors and reviews the process for monitoring the effectiveness of internal controls.
There is a company wide policy governing appraisal and approval of investment expenditure and asset disposals. Post completion reviews are performed on all material investment expenditure.
Audit: Engro has an Internal Audit function. The Board Audit Committee annually reviews the appropriateness of resources and authority of this function. The Head of Internal Audit reports directly to the Audit Committee on the results of its work.
The Internal Audit function carries out reviews on the financial, operational and compliance controls, and reports on findings to the Chief Executive and the divisional management. All material issues are reported to the Board Audit Committee which approves the audit program, based on an annual risk assessment of the operating areas. To underpin the effectiveness of controls, it is Engros policy to attract, retain and develop staff of high caliber and integrity in appropriate disciplines. There is an annual appraisal process, which assesses employee performance against agreed objectives and identifies necessary training to maintain and enhance standards of performance.
Core Values
Our employees' performance can only flourish in a sound work environment. That is why ENGRO is committed to supporting its leadership culture through systems and policies that foster open communication, maintain employee and partner privacy, and assure
LEADERSHIP
we have leaders of high integrity. Energy and enthusiasm that have the necessary managerial, professional and people skills to inspire a group or an organization to set high goals and achieve them willingly. We believe that leadership skills need to be strengthened at all levels within our organization and that managerial and professional competence is a necessary foundation.
INNOVATION
Success requires us to continually strive to produce break through ideas that result in improved solutions and services to customers. We encourage challenges to the status quo and seek organizational environments in which ideas are generated, nurtured and developed.
Our People
More than 700 employees bring expertise and dedication to the workplace. We value each employee, value their input and views. Continuously striving to become employer of choice, we provide a workplace where people feel confident, valued and inspired.
An Overview
With a vision to acquire self - sufficiency in fertilizer production in the country, FFC was incorporated in 1978 as a private limited company. This was a joint venture between Fauji Foundation (a leading charitable trust in Pakistan) and Haldor Topsoe A/S of Denmark.
The initial authorized capital of the company was 813.9 Million Rupees. The present share capital of the company stands at Rs. 3.0 Billion. Additionally, FFC has Rs. 1.0 Billion stakes in the subsidiary Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited (formerly FFC-Jordan Fertilizer Company Limited).
FFC commenced commercial production of urea in 1982 with annual capacity of 570,000 metric tons.
Through De-Bottle Necking (DBN) program, the production capacity of the existing plant increased to 695,000 metric tons per year.
Production capacity was enhanced by establishing a second plant in 1993 with annual capacity of 635,000 metric tons of urea.
FFC participated as a major shareholder in a new DAPS/Urea manufacturing complex with participation of major international/national institutions. The new company Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited (formerly FFC-Jordan Fertilizer Company Limited) commenced commercial production with effect from January 01, 2000. The facility is designed to produce 551,000 metric tons of urea and 445,500 metric tons of DAP.
This excellent performance was due to hard work and dedication of all employees and the progressive approach and support from the top management.
In the year 2002, FFC acquired ex Pak Saudi Fertilizers Limited (PSFL) Urea Plant situated at Mirpur Mathelo, District Ghotki from National Fertilizer Corporation (NFC) through privatization process of the Government of Pakistan.
This acquisition at Rs. 8,151 million represents one of the largest industrial sector transactions in Pakistan
Mission Statement
FFC's mission is to sustain its role as the leader in industrial and agricultural advancement of Pakistan by setting and achieving new and higher goals and taking initiatives. The Company is committed to ensuring safe and conducive work environment, providing high quality products and allied services to its customers and profitable returns to its shareholders.
Advantages:
yIt simplifies the comprehension of financial statements.
yRatios tell the whole story of changes in the financial condition of the business.
yIt provides data for inter-company comparison. Makes inter-company comparison possible
yRatio analysis also makes possible comparison of the performance of different divisions of the company. The ratios are helpful in deciding about their efficiency or otherwise in the past and likely performance in the future.
yRatios highlight the factors associated with successful and unsuccessful company. They also reveal strong companies and weak companys, over-valued under-valued companies.
yIt helps in planning and forecasting. Ratios can assist management, in its function of forecasting, planning, coordination, control and communications.
yIt helps in investment decisions in the case of investors and lending decisions in the case of investors and lending decisions in the case of bankers etc.
Let us now have a detailed analysis of all the following four ratios for Engro chemicals Pakistan Ltd:
yLiquidity Ratios
yLeverage Ratios
yActivity Ratios
yProfitability Ratios
Liquidity Ratios:
Current Ratio:
Current Liabilities
2006 2007:
5264674000
2005 - 2006:
3642415000
2004 - 2005:
2800094000
Current ratio is a general and quick measured of liquidity of company. It represents the margin of safety or cushion available to the auditor. It is the index of the companys financial stability. It is also an index of the financial solvency and index of strength of working capital.
The current ratio of the company is increasing over the years right from 2004-07 constantly, that is, it was 1.79 in 2004-05 and it is 3.11 in 2006-07.
Acid Test (Quick) Ratio: Acid Test (Quick) ratio is equal to Current assets fewer inventories divided by current liabilities. It gives more liquid amount of assets to cover your liabilities.
Current liabilities
2006 2007:
5264674000
2005 - 2006:
3642415000
2004 - 2005:
2800094000
The quick test ratio is a very useful measuring of the liquidity position of the company. It means that companys ability to pay its short-term obligations or current liabilities immediately and is a more rigorous test of liquidity than the current ratio.
The quick ratio of the company as is shown by the above calculations is not consistent, and decreasing with large percentage that is, the company is getting lesser and lesser liquid current assets to cover its current liabilities.
Leverage ratios:
Debt Equity Ratio:
Debt equity ratio is equal to long term debts divided by stockholders equity.
2006 2007:
1934692000
2005 - 2006:
233,187,729
2004 - 2005:
190,255,511000
This ratio indicates the proprietors claims of owners and outsiders against the companys assets. The purpose is to get an idea of the cushion available to outsiders and the liquidity of the company. The interpretation of the ratio depends upon the financial and business policy of the company.
The debt ratio of the company has decreased gradually over the years right from 2004-07 which is actually a positive sign for the company.
Debt Equity ratio increment is a negative point to management that the more of their business is financed by debts this will increase their financial charges or interest expense and companys liquidity and hence decreasing the companys profit. The lower the ratio the higher the companys financing that is provided by the shareholders and larger the creditors cushion (margin of protection) in the extent of shrinkage of assets values or outright loss.
Debt Ratio:
38156651000
2005 - 2006
15980816000
2004 - 2005
14111630000
It can be defined as how much sufficient our assets are in retrieving the total debts. The debt ratio of the company has been decreasing quite intensively almost over the last three years as shown clearly by the above calculations.
Times Interest Earned (Coverage Ratio): It briefs that how many times the company has earned the interest. Or how many times the company has user it's earning before interest and taxes to cover the interest expense.
Times Interest Earned = Profit before Interest and Taxes Interest Expense
2006 2007:
535023000
2005 - 2006:
362551000
2004 - 2005:
280070000
The interest coverage ratio is a very important from the lender point of view. It indicates the number of times interest is covered by the profit available to pay interest charges. It is an index of the financial strength of the enterprise. A high ratio assures the lender a regular and periodic interest income. But weakness of the ratio may create some problems for the companys financial manager in raising funds from the debts sources.
The no. of times the company earns interest has fluctuated dramatically, that is, it was 12.5 in 2005, decreased down to 7.18 in 2006 and to rise up to 8.92 in 2007.
Activity Ratios
Inventory Turnover Ratio: Inventory Turnover Ratio is equal to Cost of Goods Sold divided by Average Inventory.
2006-2007
2005 2006
1421757872
2004 - 2005:
1291245405
Inventory turn over ratio measures the velocity of conversion of stock into sales. In other words how rapidly inventory is turning into receivables through sales.
In 2006 it was 9.4 times and in 2007 it was 10.1 times. In 2006 the ratio was low because of over investment in inventories. In year 2007 it is better that is 10.1 times in the year, which is quite good because of good management.
Inventory holding period in days is equal to number of days in a year divided by inventory turnover ratio.
10.1
2005 - 2006:
9.4
2004 - 2005:
11.1
Inventory turn over ratio measures the velocity of conversion of stock into sales. In other words how rapidly inventory is turning into receivables through sales.
In 2006 it was 38 days times and in 2007 it was 36 days. In year 2006 it was quite good and in 2007 it is better that is 36 days in a year to move inventory through sales, which is quite good because of good management and polices.
Net Fixed assts turnover ratio is obtained by dividing sales with net fixed assets, where,
2006 2007:
21759453000
2005 - 2006:
600,565,280
2004 - 2005:
480,566,483
Fixed asset turnover ratio measures sales productivity and plant and equipment utilization. It is clear that this ratio is rising from 2006 which is 1.5 to 1.93 in 2007
Total asset turnover ratio measures that how much sales are generated through the total assets of the organization.
15980816000
2005 - 2006:
15980816000
2004 - 2005:
14111630000
It shows that company must manage its total assets efficiently and should generate maximum sales through their proper utilization. As the ratio, increases there are more revenue generated per rupee of total investment in asset. The company ability to produce a large volume of sales on a small total asset based is an important part of the companys overall performance in terms of profits. In 2007, 2006. The ratio was 1.1, 1.45 times respectively. In 2007, the ratio indicates that it is producing RS 1.45 sales per
Rupees of investment in total assets. So as time is going by this ratio is increasing which means company performance is up to mark in terms of profits.
Receivables turnover ratio is equal to net credit sales divided by average receivables.
2006 2007:
1016807982
2005 - 2006:
5828404967
2004 - 2005:
532836064
Receivables turnover ratio measures the average length of time it takes a company to collect credit sales in percentage terms. So Receivables turn over ratio is becoming worse as it was 30.2 in 2006 as compare to 2007 which is 22.8 times. So the company is not performing well and showing not good management.
Average collection period in days is equal to days in year divided by Receivables turnover ratio.
2006 2007:
22.8
2005 - 2006:
30.2
2004 - 2005:
34.3
Average collection period shows the average length of time it takes a company to collect credit sales in days. From above analysis it is clear that average collection period is 16 days respectively in year an2006. But it is best was in 2005 which is 11 days.
Profitability Ratios:
Gross Profit Margin:
Sales
2006 2007:
23183222000
2005 - 2006:
17601783000
2004 - 2005:
18276277000
Gross profit margin or gross profit ratio is the ratio of gross profit to net sales expressed as percentage. From Gross profit the company adjusts its operating and administrative expenses. In 2006 it increased heavily but in 2007 it decreased to 21.22 %. The gross profit is sufficient to recover all operating expenses and to build up reserve after paying all fixed interest charges and all dividends.
Operating Profit Margin is equal to earning before interest and tax divided by sales.
Sales
2006 2007:
23183222000
2005 - 2006:
17601783000
2004 - 2005:
18276277000
This used to show the profitability without concern for taxes and interest. In 2006 the operating profit ratio was 21.63% and in 2007 the net profit ratio is 20.58 %. In 2006 operating profit ratio increased by 2.4 % and decreased by 0.8% in 2007, relative to 2006 ratio Shows Companys inability to with stand adverse economic condition without caring taxes and interest.
Sales
2006 2007:
23183222000
2005 - 2006:
17601783000
2004 - 2005:
18276277000
This used to show the overall profitability and hence it useful to the proprietors. Higher the ratio betters for the organization .It shows the companys ability to turn each rupee of sale into profit. In 2006 the net profit ratio was 14.47 % and in 2007 the net profit ratio is 13.61%. In 2006 net profit ratio increased by 1.7 % relative to 2005. But in 2007 it decreased slightly and remained 13.61 %.
This ratio shows that how much amount per share does a common stock holder attains.
2006 2007:
183737000
2005 - 2006:
164650000
2004 - 2005:
1161350000
This ratio shows the worth of the share. As we can see that the worth of the shares of Engro Chemical has increased. EPS is increasing at a constant rate, which are good signs for the investors.
It equals to the ratio of market price per share divided by earning per share.
2006 2007:
17.17
2005 - 2006:
15.47
2004 - 2005:
14.37
In 2006 the situation, slightly become worse as compared to 2005. But in 2007, these ratios results Rs.15.48 were to be spent in order to earn Rs.1 profit.
Liquidity Ratios:
Current Ratio:
Current liabilities
2006 2007:
11,476,393000
2005 - 2006:
10,883,988000
2004 - 2005:
18,707,783000
Current ratio is a general and quick measured of liquidity of company. It represents the margin of safety or cushion available to the auditor. It is the index of the companys financial stability. It is also an index of the financial solvency and index of strength of working capital.
Company's Current ratio has been decreasing gradually over the years right from the 2005 to 2007.
Current liabilities
2006 2007:
11,476,393000
2005 - 2006:
10,883,988000
2004 - 2005:
18,707,783000
The quick test ratio is a very useful measuring of the liquidity position of the company. It means that companys ability to pay its short-term obligations or current liabilities immediately and is a more rigorous test of liquidity than the current ratio.
The calculations above clearly show that the quick ratio of the company has been not constant over the years due to the changes in pre paids and inventories. But it increased in 2007 as compared to 2006, which is positive point for the company.
2006 2007:
51,741,235
2005 - 2006:
62,565,620
2004 - 2005:
53,055,841
This ratio indicates the proprietors claims of owners and outsiders against the companys assets. The purpose is to get an idea of the cushion available to outsiders and the liquidity of the company. The interpretation of the ratio depends upon the financial and business policy of the company.
Debt Equity shows the relationship between the external equities or outside funds and internal equities and shareholders funds. The debt equity ratio of the company has been decreasing over the years from 2005 to 2006 but in 2007 it increased, with maximum in the year 2004-05 thereby decreasing in the next year and increasing finally.
Debt Equity ratio increment is a negative point to management that the more of their business is financed by debts this will increase their financial charges or interest expense and companys liquidity and hence decreasing the companys profit. The lower the ratio the higher the companys financing that is provided by the shareholders and larger the creditors cushion (margin of protection) in the extent of shrinkage of assets values or outright loss.
Debt Ratio:
29,241,214000
2005 - 2006
27,430,281000
2004 - 2005
48,010,511000
It can be defined as how much sufficient our assets are in retrieving the total debts. We can observe in our analysis that the debt ratio of the company is decreasing over the year which is a good sign for the company, that is, the company uses less of its total liabilities for its current assets.
Times Interest Earned = Profit before Interest and Taxes Interest expense
2006 2007:
696,407000
2005 - 2006:
501,241000
2004 - 2005:
585,816000
The interest coverage ratio is a very important from the lender point of view. It indicates the number of times interest is covered by the profit available to pay interest charges. It is an index of the financial strength of the enterprise. A high ratio assures the lender a regular and periodic interest income. But weakness of the ratio may create some problems for the companys financial manager in raising funds from the debts sources.
The no. of times the company earns its interest fluctuates from over the years right from 2005 to 2007. The times interest earned by the company in 2007 returned a lot to the level where it was in 2005.
Activity Ratios:
Inventory Turnover Ratio:
2006 2007:
797870500
2005 - 2006:
126817000
2004 - 2005:
1,583,429000
Inventory turn over ratio measures the velocity of conversion of stock into sales. In other words how rapidly inventory is turning into receivables through sales.
In 2006 it was 16.1 times and in 2007 it was 22.95 times. In 2006 the ratio was low because of over investment in inventories. In year 2007 it is better that is 22.95 times in the year, which is quite good because of good management and polices.
2006 2007:
22.95
2005 - 2006:
16.1
2004 - 2005:
16.41
Inventory turn over ratio measures the velocity of conversion of stock into sales. In other words how rapidly inventory is turning into receivables through sales.
In 2005 it was 21.93 days and in 2007 it was 15.7 days. In year 2007 it is quite good and in 2006 it was better that is 22.36 days in a year to move inventory through sales, which is quite good because of good management and polices.
2006 2007:
18429779000
2005 - 2006:
17665694000
2004 - 2005:
27547005000
Fixed asset turnover ratio measures sales productivity and plant and equipment utilization. It is clear that this ratio is increasing from 1.44 times in 2005 to 2006 which is 1.7and decreased to 1.54 in 2007
29,241,214000
2005 - 2006:
27,430,281000
2004 - 2005:
48,010,511000
It shows that companies must manage its total assets efficiently and should generate maximum sales through their proper utilization. As the ratio, increases there are more revenue generated per rupee of total investment in asset. The company ability to produce a large volume of sales on a small total asset based is an important part of the companys overall performance in terms of profits. In 2007, & 2006 the ratio was 0.97, 1.10 times respectively. In 2007, the ratio indicates that it is producing RS .97 sales per
Rupees of investment in total assets. So as time is going by this ratio is fluctuating which means company performance is not up to mark in terms of profits.
2006 2007:
1497076500
2005 - 2006:
2004 - 2005:
890,874000
Receivables turnover ratio measures the average length of time it takes a company to collect credit sales in percentage terms. So Receivables is better in 2006 is 25.57 times as compare to 2007, which is 19 times
2006 2007:
2005 - 2006:
2004 - 2005:
Average collection period shows the average length of time it takes a company to collect credit sales in days. From above analysis it is clear that average collection period was 14.41 days in2006. But it was best in 2005 which is 8.1 days. So these ratios show that company is doing well in this particular case.
Profitability Ratios:
Gross Profit Margin:
Sales
2006 2007:
28,429,005000
2005 - 2006:
29,950,873000
2004 - 2005:
39,757,510000
Gross profit margin or gross profit ratio is the ratio of gross profit to net sales expressed as percentage. In 2006 it increased slightly to 7.73 % and in 2007 it increased to 10.22 %. The gross profit is sufficient to recover all operating expenses and to build up reserve after paying all fixed interest charges and all dividends.
Sales
2006 2007:
28,429,005000
2005 - 2006:
29,950,873000
2004 - 2005:
39,757,510000
This used to show the profitability without concern for taxes and interest. In 2006 the operating profit ratio was 25%, and in 2007 the operating profit ratio is 29.93 %. In 2006 operating profit ratio was increased by 7.4 % and increased by 5% in 2007. The operating
profit is increasing gradually at a decreasing rate but it shows companys capacity to with stand adverse economic condition without caring taxes and interest.
Sales
2006 2007:
28,429,005000
2005 - 2006:
29,950,873000
2004 - 2005:
39,757,510000
This used to show the overall profitability and hence it useful to the proprietors. Higher the ratio betters for the organization .It shows the companys ability to turn each rupee of sale into profit. In 2006 the net profit ratio is 15.48 % and in 2007 the net profit ratio is 18.9%. In 2006 net profit ratio decreased by .61 % relative but increased in 2007 by 3 %.
2006 2007:
493,474000
2005 - 2006:
493,474000
2004 - 2005:
493,474000
This ratio shows the worth of the share. As we can see that the worth of the shares of Fauji fertilizer Company has decreased. The EPS is almost fluctuating but still in favorable condition.
2006 2007:
10.86
2005 - 2006:
9.39
2004 - 2005:
12.96
These ratios results show that in 2007 Rs.10.93 were to be spent in order to earn Rs.1 profit. But in year 2006 the position was comparatively good as shown that Rs.11.24 has to be spent in order to earn Rs.1 of profit.
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
(Comparison through graphical interpretation)
Activity Ratios
Current Ratio:
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
1.79
1.56
3.11
FFC
1.094
.897
0.942
Quick Ratio:
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
1.10
1.31
0.26
FFC
1.01
0.81
0.89
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
11.1
9.4
10.1
FFC
16.41
16.1
22.95
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
32
38
36
FFC
21.93
22.36
15.7
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
34.3
30.2
22.8
FFC
44.62
25.57
19
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
11
12
16
FFC
8.1
14.41
18.95
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
1.4437
1.5148
1.9397
FFC
1.44
1.7
1.54
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
1.30
1.1
1.45
FFC
0.833
1.1
0.97
Debt Ratio:
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
.48
.25
.18
FFC
0.76
0.53
0.57
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
1.6625
1.5888
1.5348
FFC
5.1316
4.0654
4.177
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
12.5
7.18
8.92
FFC
11.92
14.94
12.22
G.P. Margin:
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
14.45
24.07
21.22
FFC
34.6
32.42
35.6
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
19.15
21.63
20.58
FFC
17.6
25
29.93
N.P. Margin:
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
12.69
14.47
13.61
FFC
16.09
15.48
18.86
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL
10.85
11.02
15.48
FFC
10.57
11.24
10.93
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
ECL FFC
14.37 12.96
15.47 9.39
17.17 10.86
Conclusion
So, in the light of all the details given above about the financial analysis of both the industries, i.e. debt, activity, liquidity, & profitability of Engro chemicals ltd. And Fauji fertilizer company , we come to know that in this situation of agriculture recession and down fall in the economy the ECL has performed well and it maintained its fianancial position and faced the tough comp