Use the key ideas of EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS & LEVERAGE to help you with your analysis!!!
What is the company's ROA compared to its competitors or industry average? Is it getting better or worse over time?
What is the company's ROS compared to its competitors or industry average? Is it getting better or worse over time?
What is the company's ROE compared to its competitors or industry average? Is it getting better or worse over time? Is the trend driven by leverage, higher return on sales or higher return on assets?
What is the company's Price to Earnings (P/E ratio )for the last three years? How does the current P/E ratio compare with the industry average or the S&P 500? What does the P/E ratio tell you about how the market is valuing the stock?
Do you buy the stock at the current price? What are the compelling reasons that make the current price desirable? Consider the P/E ratio, ROA and ROE ratios. If the current stock price is too high, what specific price would you buy it at and why?
You may use other tools to analyze this company but you should rely primarily on your ratio, trend and industry benchmarkanalysis. When formulating your recommendation/ Conclusion, look at the components of your analysis, the company and industry trends, and the changes that have occurred within the company ratios and comparative analysis to the industry.