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Summer Training Report On Ratio Analysis New
Summer Training Report On Ratio Analysis New
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There are no lifts or escalators in the world of success. There are only stairs leading from one level to the next.
There is no shortcut to success. Neither can success come solely through luck or good fortune. To pluck more
than luck is essential for success, since fortune favors the brave and not the fickle minded. In the nutshell, there
is only one way to achieve success and that is hard work performed as per a wall conceived and imaginative
plan.
“If knowledge is power, then knowledge applied is power
realized”. Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) is a professional course, which provides the
students with the intelligence, and power they need to conquer the business world of this era.
As a part of the curriculum, the students are required to undergo a practical training in a reputed business
organization for a stipulated period of 1month. This training gives a knowledge and experience to the student
and helps them to know about the real business world. It serves as a direct exposure to an organization and its
ways of functioning.
I have been really fortunate regarding my summer training because I got an opportunity to work with one of the
biggest organization. During the shot span of one month, I have learned a large number of things about the
business world the sweet and bitter truth.
Himanshi Pathak
I am glad to take this practical training in Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. which is an integral part
in our real life by helping us in improving our knowledge, skill, etc.
I am neither a research expert nor a trend spotter; I am a management student with a foundation of
management principles and theories, who is curious about various sectors and its latest happenings.
Definitely, I can’t ignore the technology, with internet as the backbone and those search engines
which helped me in building up this research project.
I shall be failing in my duties if I do not express my gratitude to honorable Dr. Ravi Kumar
Handa and respected HOD Ms. Meenu Dewan Dhembla and all faculty members and dear
friends for their useful help at various stages of this training report
I would like to thanks Mrs. Leena Gauri for all the help, she extended for completing my project
work. I am sincerely grateful to her for her expert advice and invaluable suggestions during my
project work, without her, my project would not have been such a success.
Lastly, I would like to thanks to the Almighty and My Parents for their moral and financial support
and My Colleagues with whom I shared my dad-to-day experiences and received lots off
suggestions that improved my work quality.
Himanshi Pathak
This is to declare that this report has been written by me. No part of the report is plagiarized from
other sources. All information included from other sources has been duly acknowledged. I aver that
if any part of the report is found to be plagiarized, I shall take full responsibility for it.
Himanshi Pathak
Research design 28
Analysis Pattern 29
Ratio analysis involves the calculation and interpretation of key financial performance indicators to
provide useful insights.
Financial information is always prepared to satisfy in some way the needs of various interested
parties (the "users of accounts"). Stakeholders in the business (whether they are internal or external
to the business) seek information to find out three fundamental questions:
For outsiders, published financial accounts are an important source of information to enable them to
answer the above questions.
To some degree or other, all interested parties will want to ask questions about financial
information which is likely to fall into one or other of the following categories:
Profitability
Financial efficiency
Shareholder returns
• What returns are owners gaining from their investment in the business?
• How does this compare with similar, alternative investments in other businesses?
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
The numbers compared in a ratio can be any quantities of a comparable kind, such as objects,
persons, lengths, or spoonful. A ratio is written "a to b" or a: b, or sometimes expressed
arithmetically as a quotient of the two. When the two quantities have the same units, as is often the
case, their ratio is a dimensionless number. A rate is a quotient of variables having different units.
But in many applications, the word ratio is often used instead for this more general notion as well
the ratio of A to B
A is to B (followed by "as C is to
D") A: B
A fraction that is the quotient: A divided by B , which can be expressed as either a simple or a
decimal fraction.
The numbers A and B are sometimes called terms with A being the antecedent and B
being the consequent.
The proportion expressing the equality of the ratios A:B and C:D is written A: B = C:D or A: B: C:
D. This latter form, when spoken or written in the English language, is often expressed as
A is to B as C is to D.
A, B, C and D are called the terms of the proportion. A and Dare called the extremes,
and B and C are called the means. The equality of three or more proportions is called a continued
proportion.
For a mixture of 4/1 cement to water, it could be said that the ratio of cement to water is 4:1, that
there is 4 times as much cement as water, or that there is a quarter (1/4) as much water as cement.
It is impossible to trace the origin of the concept of ratio because the ideas from which it developed
would have been familiar to preliterate cultures. For example, the idea of one village being twice as
large as another is so basic that it would have been understood in prehistoric society. However, it is
possible to trace the origin of the word "ratio" to the Ancient Greek (logos). Early translators
rendered this into Latin as ratio ("reason"; as in the word "rational"). (A rational number may be
expressed as the quotient of two integers.) A more modern interpretation of Euclid's meaning is
more akin to computation or reckoning. Medieval writers used the word ("proportion") to indicate
ratio and proportionalities ("proportionality") for the equality of ratios.
Euclid collected the results appearing in the Elements from earlier sources.
The Pythagoreans developed a theory of ratio and proportion as applied to numbers. The
Pythagoreans' conception of number included only what would today be called rational numbers,
casting doubt on the validity of the theory in geometry where, as the Pythagoreans also discovered,
incommensurable ratios (corresponding to irrational numbers) exist. The discovery of a theory of
ratios that does not assume commensurability is probably due to Eudoxus of Cnidus. The
exposition of the theory of proportions that appears in Book VII of The Elements reflects the earlier
theory of ratios of commensurable.
The existence of multiple theories seems unnecessarily complex to modern sensibility since ratios
are, to a large extent, identified with quotients. This is a comparatively recent development
however, as can be seen from the fact that modern geometry textbooks still use distinct terminology
and notation for ratios and quotients. The reasons for this are twofold. First, there was the
previously mentioned reluctance to accept irrational numbers as true numbers. Second, the lack of a
widely used symbolism to replace the already established terminology of ratios delayed the full
acceptance of fractions as alternative until the 16th century.
Book V of Euclid's Elements has 18 definitions, all of which relate to ratios. In addition, Euclid
uses ideas that were in such common usage that he did not include definitions for them. The first
two definitions say that a part of a quantity is another quantity that "measures" it and
conversely,
a multiple of a quantity is another quantity that it measures. In modern terminology, this means
that a multiple of a quantity is that quantity multiplied by an integer greater than one—and a part
of a quantity (meaning aliquot part) is a part that, when multiplied by an integer greater than one,
gives the quantity.
Euclid does not define the term "measure" as used here, However, one may infer that if a quantity
is taken as a unit of measurement, and a second quantity is given as an integral number of these
units, then the first quantity measures the second. Note that these definitions are repeated, nearly
word for word, as definitions 3 and 5 in book VII.
Definition 3 describes what a ratio is in a general way. It is not rigorous in a mathematical sense
and some have ascribed it to Euclid's editors rather than Euclid himself. Euclid defines a ratio as
between two quantities of the same type, so by this definition the ratios of two lengths or of two
areas are defined, but not the ratio of a length and an area. Definition 4 makes this more rigorous. It
states that a ratio of two quantities exists when there is a multiple of each that exceeds the other. In
modern notation, a ratio exists between quantities p and q if there exist integers m and n so
that mp>q and nq>p. This condition is known as the Archimedes property.
Definition 5 is the most complex and difficult. It defines what it means for two ratios to be equal.
Today, this can be done by simply stating that ratios are equal when the quotients of the terms
are equal, but Euclid did not accept the existence of the quotients of incommensurate, so such a
definition would have been meaningless to him. Thus, a more subtle definition is needed where
quantities involved are not measured directly to one another. Though it may not be possible to
assign a rational value to a ratio, it is possible to compare a ratio with a rational number.
Specifically, given two quantities, p and q, and a rational number m/n we can say that the ratio
Definition 6 says that quantities that have the same ratio are proportional or in proportion. Euclid
uses the Greek (analog), this has the same root as and is related to the English word "analog".
Definition 7 defines what it means for one ratio to be less than or greater than another and is based
on the ideas present in definition 5. In modern notation it says that given quantities p, q, r and s,
then p: q>r: s if there are positive integers m and n so that np>mq and nr≤ms.
As with definition 3, definition 8 is regarded by some as being a later insertion by Euclid's editors.
It defines three terms p, q and r to be in proportion when p: q: q: r. This is extended to 4
terms p, q, r and s as p: q: q: r: r: s, and so on. Sequences that have the property that the ratios of
consecutive terms are equal are called geometric progressions. Definitions 9 and 10 apply this,
saying that if p, q and r are in proportion then p: r is the duplicate ratio of p:q and if p, q, r and s are
in proportion then p: s is the triplicate ratio of p: q. If p, q and r are in proportion then q is called
a mean proportional to (or the geometric mean of) p and r. Similarly, if p, q, r and s are in
proportion then q and r are called two mean proportional to p and s.
If there are 2 oranges and 3 apples, the ratio of oranges to apples is 2:3, and the ratio of oranges to
the total number of pieces of fruit is 2:5. These ratios can also be expressed in fraction form: there
are 2/3 as many oranges as apples, and 2/5 of the pieces of fruit are oranges. If orange juice
concentrate is to be diluted with water in the ratio 1:4, then one part of concentrate is mixed with
four parts of water, giving five parts total; the amount of orange juice concentrate is 1/4 the amount
of water, while the amount of orange juice concentrate is 1/5 of the total liquid. In both ratios and
Fractions can also be inferred from ratios with more than two entities; however, a ratio with more
than two entities cannot be completely converted into a single fraction, because a fraction can only
compare two quantities. A separate fraction can be used to compare the quantities of any two of the
entities covered by the ratio: for example, from a ratio of 2:3:7 we can infer that the quantity of the
second entity is that of the third entity.
If we multiply all quantities involved in a ratio by the same number, the ratio remains valid. For
example, a ratio of 3:2 is the same as 12:8. It is usual either to reduce terms to the lowest common
denominator, or to express them in parts per hundred (percent).
If a mixture contains substances A, B, C and D in the ratio 5:9:4:2 then there are 5 parts of A for
every 9 parts of B, 4 parts of C and 2 parts of D. As 5+9+4+2=20, the total mixture contains 5/20 of
A (5 parts out of 20), 9/20 of B, 4/20 of C, and 2/20 of D. If we divide all numbers by the total and
multiply by 100%, we have converted to percentages: 25% A, 45% B, 20% C, and 10% D
(equivalent to writing the ratio as 25:45:20:10).
If the two or more ratio quantities encompass all of the quantities in a particular situation, it is said
that "the whole" contains the sum of the parts: for example, a fruit basket containing two apples and
three oranges and no other fruit is made up of two parts apples and three parts oranges. In this
case, , or 40% of the whole is apples and , or 60% of the whole is oranges. This comparison of
a specific quantity to "the whole" is called a proportion.
If the ratio consists of only two values, it can be represented as a fraction, in particular as a decimal
fraction. For example, older televisions have a 4:3 aspect ratio, which means that the width is 4/3 of
the height (this can also be expressed as 1.33:1 or just 1.33 rounded to two decimal places). Modern
widescreen TVs have a 16:9 aspect ratio, or 1.78 rounded to two decimal places. One of the popular
widescreen movie formats is 2.35:1 or simply 2.35. Representing ratios as decimal fractions
simplifies their comparison. When comparing 1.33, 1.78 and 2.35, it is obvious which format offers
wider image. Such a comparison works only when values being compared are consistent, like
always expressing width in relation to height.
The ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter is called pi, and is not only irrational but
also transcendental.
Another well-known example is the golden ratio, which is defined as both sides of the
equality a:b = (a+b):a. Writing this in fractional terms as and finding the positive solution gives the
golden ratio which is irrational. Thus at least one of a and b has to be irrational for them to be in
the golden ratio. An example of an occurrence of the golden ratio is as the limiting value of the
ratio of two successive Fibonacci numbers: even though the n-the such ratio is the ratio of two
integers and hence is rational, the limit of the sequence of these ratios as n goes to infinity is the
irrational golden ratio.
Similarly, the silver ratio is defined as both sides of the equality a: b = (2a+b): a. Again, writing it
in fractional terms and obtaining the positive solution, we obtain which is irrational, so of two
quantities a and b in the silver ratio at least one of them must be irrational.
Profitability ratios attempt to work out how profitable a company is. With all of these ratios, the
higher the value, the better the business is performing.
The gross profit margin shows how much profit the business earns above the cost of making the
product. An increase from a previous year means that either revenue has increased faster than costs,
or that the cost of goods sold has decreased, possibly as a result of changing suppliers or through
cost negotiations.
Liquidity ratios attempt to work out a firm's ability to pay its debts.
For example, if a business had $100000 of current assets and $50000 of current liabilities, the
calculation would be:
The current ratio shows what proportion of the business's current liabilities will be met by its
current assets. Basically, it shows whether the firm has enough money to pay its current debts. In
the above example, the current ratio is 2:1, which means that for every dollar they owe, they have
two dollars. Ideally the ratio should be around 1.5:1, as it means the business can easily pay off its
debts. If the ratio is lower than 1:1 the business owes more money that it has. This might not be a
problem if more money will be coming in soon. However, the more below 1 the figure is, the
greater the difficulty the firm has in paying its debts. If the ratio is above 2:1 the business probably
has too much money, and it should invest more back into the business.
This ratio is similar to the current ratio. Stock takes the longest time to be turned into cash (it is the
most illiquid), so if a business can pay its debts whilst ignoring stock, it is in a better position. For
this reason, a good ratio is considered to be about 1:1.
While there are numerous financial ratios, most investors are familiar with a few key ratios,
particularly the ones that are relatively easy to calculate. Some of these ratios include the current
ratio, return on equity, the debt-equity ratio, the dividend payout ratio and the price/earnings (P/E)
ratio.
For example, if the average P/E ratio of all companies in the S&P 500 index is 20, with the majority
of companies having a P/E between 15 and 25, a stock with a single-digit P/E would be considered
undervalued, while one with a P/E of 50 would be considered overvalued. Of course, this ratio
would typically only be considered as a starting point, with further analysis required to identify if
these stocks are really as undervalued or overvalued as the P/E ratios suggest.
As well, ratios are usually only comparable across companies in the same sector, since an
acceptable ratio in one industry may be regarded as too high in another. For example, companies in
sectors such as utilities typically have a high debt-equity ratio, but a similar ratio for a technology
company may be regarded as unsustainably high.
Successful companies generally have solid ratios in all areas, and any hints of weakness in one area
may spark a significant sell-off in the stock. Certain ratios are closely scrutinized because of their
relevance to a certain sector, as for instance inventory turnover for the retail sector and days sales
outstanding (DSOs) for technology companies.
The financial statements as prepared and presented annually are of little use for guidance of
prospective investors, creditors, and even management. If relationship between various related
items in this financial statement is established, they can provide useful clues to gauge accurately
the financial health and ability of business to make profit. This relation between two related items
of financial statements is known as Ratio. A ratio is thus, one number expressed in terms of
another.
Ratio analysis is one of the techniques of financial analysis where ratios are used as a yardstick for
evaluating the financial condition and performance of a firm. Analysis and interpretation of
various accounting ratios gives a skilled and experienced analyst a better understanding of the
financial
Ratios are relationship expressed in mathematical terms figures which are connected with
each other in some manner. Obviously, no purpose will be served by comparing two sets of
figures which are not at all connected with each other. Ratio analysis simplifies the
comprehension of financial statements. Ratios tell the whole story of changes in the
financial condition of the business. Ratio analysis helps in planning and forecasting. Over a
period of time a firm or industry develops certain norms that may Indicate future success or
failure. If relationships change in firm’s data over different time periods, the ratios may
provide clues on trends and future problems.
Thus, “ratios can assist management in basic function of forecasting, planning, coordination,
control and communication.”
Ratio Analysis is the calculation and comparison of main indicators - ratios which are derived from
the information given in a company's financial statements (which must be from similar points in
time and preferably audited financial statements and developed in the same manner). It involves
methods of calculating and interpreting financial ratios in order to assess a firm's performance and
status. This Analysis is primarily designed to meet informational needs of investors, creditors and
management. The objective of ratio analysis is the comparative measurement of financial data to
facilitate wise investment, credit and managerial decisions. Some examples of analysis, according
to the needs to be satisfied, are:
In general, a process of standardization is being achieved by the use of ratios. They can be used to
standardize financial statements allowing for comparisons over time, industry, sector and cross-
sectional between firms and further facilitate the evaluation of the efficiency of operations and/or
the risk of the firm’s operations regarding the scope and purpose of evaluation. Ratios measure a
firm’s crucial relationships by relating inputs(costs) with output(benefits) and facilitate comparisons
of these relationships over time and across firms.
Many attractive categories of financial ratios and numerous individual ratios have been proposed in
the literature. The most prominent literature on financial analysis - though non-exhaustive -
indicates the following categories of ratios:
Profitability
▪ Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) , in times = ( Profit before interest and tax / Capital
Employed)or Return on Equity (ROE), in times = Net Income ÷ (Average Equity during the
period)
Very often, the reported profits are adjusted to reflect sustainable levels of performance and thus
instill more meaning to the computation and interpretation of the financial ratios. In this
context, EBITDA is used, which is calculated by excluding from the profit figure the tax, interest,
depreciation and amortization amount. Non-recurring expenses or income is also excluded when
this
Where "Av.", is the Average amount of the opening and closing balance of the corresponding
account of the financial year the Analysis is being undertaken.
Each category can be further utilized and an in-depth analysis can be adopted to reflect the
corresponding needs of each user, i.e., a bank considering whether to lend a specific company
would focus more on financial and liquidity - as the risk of lending to a company that does not have
the resources to repay the loan is of great concern for a bank - and profitability ratios, to see
whether the company's earnings are adequate to cover the interest on the loan. An analysis from an
investor's point of view on the other hand would focus more on profitability and investment ratios,
to evaluate the prospects of his potential returns.
Note that there is no absolute guidance or specific definition of ratios and therefore special
consideration should be undertaken when ratios are used to make comparison either in a cross-
sectional analysis or Inter-firm (as described above).
▪ Ratios are not predictive; as they are usually based on historical information notwithstanding
ratios can be used as a tool to assist financial analysis.
▪ They help to focus attention systematically on important areas and summaries information in an
understandable form and assist in identifying trends and relationships (see methods for
facilitating the financial analysis above).
▪ However, they do not reflect the future perspectives of a company, as they ignore future action
by management.
▪ They can be easily manipulated by window dressing or creative accounting and may be
distorted by differences in accounting policies.
▪ Inflation should be taken into consideration when a Ratio Analysis is being applied as it can
distort comparisons and lead to inappropriate conclusions.
▪ A comparison with industry averages is difficult for a conglomerate firm since it operates in
many different market segments.
▪ Seasonal factors may distort ratios and thus must be taken into account when making ratios are
used for financial analysis.
▪ Not always easy to tell that a ratio is good or bad. Must be always used as an additional tool to
back up or confirm other financial information gathered.
▪ Different operating and accounting practices can distort comparisons.
1. Liquidity Position: -
With the help of ratio analysis, conclusion can be drawn regarding the liquidity position of firm.
The liquidity position of a firm would be satisfactory if it is able to meet its current obligations
when they become due.
2. Long-term Solvency: -
This aspect of the financial position of a borrower is of concern to the long-term creditors, security
3. Operating Efficiency: -
It throws light on the degree of efficiency in the management and utilization of its assets. It would
be recalled that the various activity ratios measure this kind of operational efficiency.
4. Over-all Profitability: -
The management is concerned about the ability of the firm to meet its short-term as well as long
term obligations to its creditors, to ensure a reasonable return to its owners and secure optimum
utilization of the assets of a firm.
5. Inter-firm Comparison: -
Ratio analysis is not only throwing light on the financial position of a firm but also serves as a
stepping stone to remedial measure. This is made possible inter-firm comparison/comparison with
industrial averages.
6. Trend Analysis: -
Whether the financial position of a firm is improving or deteriorating over the years. This is made
possible by the use of a trend analysis.
TYPES OF RATIOS
1. Solvency Ratio: -
Short term solvency (liquidity)
✓ Current ratio.
✓ Liquidity ratio.
✓ Debt-equity ratio.
2. Profitability: -
3. Activity ratio: -
4. EARNINGS: -
SIGNIFICANCE OF PROBLEM
Ratios as a tool of financial analysis provide symptoms with the help of which any analyst is in a
position to diagnose the financial health of the unit. Financial analysis may be compared with
biopsy conducted by the doctor on the patient in order to diagnose the causes of illness so that
treatment may be prescribed to the patient to help him recover. As already hinted different groups
of persons are interested in the affairs of any business entity, Mass of information contained in the
financial statements may be unintelligible a confusing. Ratios help in highlighting the areas
deserving attention and corrective action facilitating decision making.
CONCEPTUALIZATIONS
The movement from theory to the successful operationalization of a concept is not an easy step.
One can produce a "brilliant" theory of a phenomena by conducting a thorough literature review
resulting in a system of logically interrelated propositions, assumptions, and conceptualizations;
yet, it is still possible to fail in providing good empirical indicators for the variable of interest. All
too frequently research methodologists overlook the importance of the process of measurement. In
our zeal to successfully provide abstract explanations, formulate a research design, collect data, and
analyze the results in search of support for our hypotheses, we very often fail to adequately measure
the concepts at hand. Yet, no matter how sophisticated our theorizing, or how high-powered our
statistical analyses, the results can be erroneous if the variables are improperly operationalized.
With tongue in cheek, social scientists refer to this problem as "GIGO" (Geego)--Garbage In,
Garbage Out.
This chapter will examine issues related to operationalization and measurement of variables. We
will attempt to provide the beginning researcher with an understanding of measurement techniques
and familiarize him or her with tests of validity, reliability, one-dimensionality, and reproducibility
of measurement.
The focus of the study is limited to collecting financial data published in the annual reports of the
company every year. The analysis is done to suggest the possible solutions. The study is carried out
for 4 years. Using the ratio analysis, firms past, present and future performance can be analyzed and
this study has been divided as short-term analysis and long-term analysis. The firm should generate
enough profits not only to meet the expectations of owner, but also to expansion activities. The
prevalent educational system providing the placement training at an industry being a part of the
Mahindra and Mahindra Limited is engaged in the manufacture of passenger cars, commercial
vehicles and tractors. The Company's segments include Automotive, which is engaged in the sale of
automobiles, spare parts and related services; Farm Equipment, which is engaged in the sale
tractors, spare parts and related services; IT Services, which includes business consulting and
related support activities; Financial Services, which includes services relating to financing, leasing
and hire purchase of automobiles and tractors; Steel Trading and Processing, which is engaged in
trading and processing of steel; Infrastructure, including operation of commercial complexes,
project management and development; Hospitality, including sale of Timeshare; Systech, which
consists of automotive components and other related products and services; Two wheelers, which
consists of sale of two wheelers, spare parts and related services, and Others, which includes
logistics, after-market and investments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd is an India-based company. The company operates in nine segments:
automotive segment comprises of sales of automobiles, spare parts and related services; farm
equipment segment comprises of sales of tractors, spare parts and related services; information
technology (IT) services comprises of services rendered for IT and telecom; financial services
comprise of services relating to financing, leasing and hire purchase of automobiles and tractors;
steel trading and processing comprises of trading and processing of steel; infrastructure comprise of
operating of commercial complexes, project management and development; hospitality segment
comprises of sale of timeshare; Systech segment comprises of automotive components and other
related products and services, and its others segment comprise of logistics, after-market, two
wheelers and investment.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd was incorporated on October 2, 1945 with the name Mahindra &
Mohammed Ltd. The company was renamed as Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd in the year 1948. The
steel trading business was commenced in association with suppliers in UK. In the year 1950, the
company commenced the first business with Mitsubishi Corporation and 5000 tons of wagon
building plates from Yawata Iron & Steel were supplied.
In the year 1965, the company entered into light commercial vehicles segment. They established
Vickers Sperry of India Ltd, a joint venture with Sperry Rand Corporation, USA. In the year 1969,
the company entered the world market with export of utility vehicles and spare parts.
In the year 1977, International Tractor Company of India merged with the company and became its
Tractor Division. In the year 1982, Mahindra brand of tractors were launched and also became the
market leader in the Indian tractor market. In the year 1991, the company introduced commander
range of vehicles in the market. Also, they established Mahindra Financial Services Ltd as a
wholesale fund provider.
In the year 1995, Mahindra Holding & Finance Limited became a subsidiary of the company to
carry out business as an investment company. The company made a technical collaboration with
Mitsubishi / Samcor to manufacture the Mitsubishi L300. In the year 1996, Mahindra Ford India
Limited was established, a joint venture with Ford Motor Company, USA, to manufacture
passenger cars. In the year 1999, the company acquired a major stake in Gujarat Tractors and
renamed it Mahindra Gujarat Tractors Ltd. Also, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd
became a subsidiary of the company.
In the year 2000, the company set up their first satellite tractor plant at rudrapur. They launched a
new age tractor, Mahindra Arjun 605 DI (60 HP) in the market. Also, they launched Bolero GLX
(a utility vehicle) launched in response to the needs of urban consumers. In the year 2001, the
company launched Champion, a 3-wheeler diesel vehicle. They launched Mahindra Maxx, a
multi-utility vehicle positioned with the caption Maximum Space, Maximum Comfort. They made
a tie up with Renault for Petrol Engines.
In the year 2004, the company launched Bolero and Scorpio in Latin American, Middle East and
South African markets. They signed an MOU to enter into joint venture with Jiangling Motor
Company Group (JMCG) of China, to acquire tractor manufacturing assets from Jiangling Tractor
Company, a subsidiary of Jiangling Motor Company Group.
In the year 2005, the company acquired 51% stake in SAR Transmission Private Limited, a
company engaged in manufacture of gears and transmission shafts. The company became the
became the first Indian auto manufacturer to launch the Common Rail Diesel Engine (CRDE),
offering it in the Scorpio. They acquired 80% stake in the joint venture with Jiangling Motors i.e.,
in Mahindra (China) Tractor Company. They established Mahindra Renault Ltd, a joint venture
with Renault to manufacture and market Logan, a mid-sized sedan, in India. Also, they established
Mahindra International Ltd, a joint venture with International Truck and Engine Corporation to
manufacture trucks & buses in India.
In the year 2006, the company acquired the Stokes Group of UK, the largest automotive forgings
company in the UK. They launched the Scorpio V-series. In July 2007, the company launched the
Mahindra Pik-Up (double cab) in Chile. In November 1, 2007, a wholly owned affiliate of
Navistar International Corporation signed a joint venture agreement with the company to produce
diesel engines for medium and heavy commercial trucks and buses in India.
In the year 2008, the company introduced Fuel Smart system in Bolero and Scorpio SUVs. They
entered into JV with TMI Pacific in Australia. In the year 2009, the company launched Xylo. Also,
they launched New, Mighty Muscular Scorpio in the market.
During the year 2009-10, the company hived off Mahindra Defense Systems Division into a
wholly owned subsidiary, Mahindra Defense Land Systems Pvt Ltd (now rechristened as Defense
Land Systems India Pvt Ltd) with effect from July 1, 2009. Also, the company signed a joint
venture agreement on November 30, 2009 with BAE Systems Plc. to form a 74:26 Joint Venture
for defense land systems products. The company divested 46.66% of the equity share capital in
During the year 2010-11, the company acquired SYMC, a premier manufacturer of sports utility
vehicles and recreational vehicles in Korea. Also, the company acquired 38% of the paid-up equity
share capital through a Preferential Allotment in EPC Industry Ltd (EPC), a company listed on the
Bombay Stock Exchange Limited. In February, 2010, the company had launched Maximo in a very
competitive small 4-wheeler cargo segment (0.75 Ton). In June 2011, Bristlecone International AG
became a subsidiary of the company.
In 2012, the company which had acquired SsangYong Motor Company, a South Korean SUV
maker, almost a year ago, was now planning to set up a assembly plant and invest Rs 800 crore
over next 3-4 years. The company wins arbitration award and class action suit against global
vehicles. During the year, the company also entered the Kenyan passenger vehicles market with
the launch of their utility vehicles, XUV500 and Scorpio. Other vehicles include pick-up range,
Genio and Maximo mini-truck The company also signed an agreement with Telephonic
Corporation to form a joint venture, named as Mahindra-Telephonic Integrated Systems Limited.
In 2013, the company has inked partnership with online shopping portal, Snapdeal.com to sell its
two-wheels on the site. The company launches new visual identity reflecting modernity and
dynamism. The company launches the Verito Executive edition. The company unveils the new
MaxximoPlus Mini-truck in Bengaluru and Chennai. The company expands dealership network
across India. The company launches the new Bolero Maxi Truck Plus - The Perfectly Styled City
Pick-up in Ahmedabad. During the year, Mahindra Two Wheelers wins 3 Awards at the CMO Asia
- Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2013. Mahindra 2 Wheelers opens new dealership in Zirakpur,
Punjab.
In 2014, the company introduces Yoga Seats in Quanto Compact SUV. During the year, the
company signs MoU with Government of Bhutan to promote usage of Electric Vehicles in the
country. Mahindra Defense Naval Systems Inaugurates new Chakan plant. Mahindra Integrated
Business Solutions Signs MoU with CARE Advisory. Mahindra Logistics acquires majority stake in
LORDS Freight (India) Pvt. Ltd.
• To study and analyze the financial position of the Company through ratio analysis.
• To suggest measures for improving the financial performance of organization.
• To analyze the profitability position of the company.
• To assess the return on investment.
• To analyze the asset turnover ratio.
• To determine the solvency position of company.
• To suggest measures for effective and efficient usage of inventory.
RESEARCH DESIGN
In view of the objects of the study listed above an exploratory research design has been adopted.
Exploratory research is one which is largely interprets and already available information and it lays
particular emphasis on analysis and interpretation of the existing and available information.
•To know the financial status of the company.
•To know the credit worthiness of the company.
•To offer suggestions based on research finding.
Sample Size:
The size of the sample was around 100 people considering the time constraint.
ANALYSIS PATTERN
To summarize findings of any project study the data collected needs analysis of the raw data can
be made meaningful simple and appropriate. Presentations of such interpretations help to draw
conclusion from the analyzed data. This analysis is based on the data collected from the companies
belonging to the sectors namely, Analysis will be based on journal, internet. And there three types
of schemes provided by Bajaj Allianz.
• Two-wheeler insurance
• Health Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Car Insurance
Data collection is the selection of sources of information and selection of methods and procedures
for gathering the data needed for any research.
For economy analysis, various types of survey’s data are collected from ministry of finance. Industry
analysis was carried from the various research report prepared by the government of India. The
For my study purpose I have used SECONDARY DATA METHOD. And the data is collected
from the internet (website) and some data from the company and then calculation & analysis is
done.
1. Solvency Ratio: - (Liquidity Ratios) Current ratio: -The current ratio is the ratio of total
current assets to total current liabilities. The ideal current ratio of any firm is 2:1. The current ratio
of a firm measures its short- term solvency, that is, its ability to meet short term obligations. The
higher the current ratio, the larger is the amount of rupees available per rupee of current liability,
the more is the firm’s ability to meet current obligations and the greater is the safety of funds of
short –term creditors
Table 1
(IN CR)
Assets
liabilities
Ratio
1.
2
0.
8
0.
6
0.
4
INTERPRETATION:
From graphical representation we can observe that current ratio improves from 2012 to 2016
means firm’s liquidity improved year by year. Higher ratio is preferable because it shows better
short-term solvency. But very high ratio of current asset to current liability is indication of poor
credit management and firm may not make full use of its borrowing capacity.
Table: - 2
(IN CR)
Year 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
0.
9
0.
8
0.
7
0.
6
0.
5
0.
4
0.
3
2010‐
2011‐ 2012‐ 2013‐ 2014‐
0. 11 12 13 14 15
2
0.
1
INTERPRETATION:
Quick ratio shows liquidity of firm. It is same as current ratio but it’s more stringent than current
ratio. Because it excludes inventory and advance means those current assets which cannot easily
convert in cash. Liquidity in terms of ability of firm to meet obligation immediately and that can be
current assets and all those assets which can easily convert into cash. So, from table we can see
quick ratio improved means firm’s liquidity improved. It shows decrease in liquid liabilities.
(IN CR)
debt.
Equity
equity ratio
INTERPRETATION:
As per Chart debt ratio is very low in year 2014-15 compare to other year it shows in year 2011-12
debt proportion is less compare to owner’s fund which may dilute control over operation because no
of equity shares increase. At same time it’s very good condition from creditor’s point of view
because firm have enough fund to meet obligation.
Ratio is very high in year 2011-12 is dangerous for creditors. If firm fail financially, creditors loose
very high at a same time interruption of creditors increase in operation.
TABLE: -4
(IN CR)
Year 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
INTERPRETATION:
Ratio decreased from 2011 to 2016 Lower ratios is better condition for creditors of firm. It
means proportion of debt in total capital employed is very less compared to owner’s firm which
shows sufficient safety margin available to creditor.
But it reduces possibility of equity trading so firm cannot utilize its ability for capital gearing.
Initially ratio is very high which is dangerous for firm’s creditors.
TABLE:-5
(IN CR)
coverage
Ratio
20
15
10
0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
INTERPRETATION:
From the table, we can see initially ratio is low during initial period but after ratio increase.
There is coverage of four times which indicate that fall in operating earnings to only up to one
fourth level can be tolerated anger is the ratio means greater is the ability of the firm to handle
fixed charge liabilities and the more assured is the payment of interest to the creditors. However
too high a ratio may imply unused debt capacity. In contrast, low ratio is a danger signal the
firm is using excessive debt and does not have the ability to offer assured payment of interest to
the creditors
TABLE: 6
(IN CR)
Year 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Profit
12
10
0
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
INTERPRETATION:
A high gross profit margin relative to the industry average implies that he firm is able to
produce at relatively lower cost. It’s sign of goods management. The more the firms maintain
it, better would for his firm itself.
A high gross profit margin relative to the industry average implies that he firm is able to
produce at relatively lower cost. Company’s gross profit increase a sign of goods
management. The more the firms maintain it, better would for a high gross profit margin
relative to the industry average implies that Company’s gross profit increase a sign of goods
management. The more the firms maintain it.
TABLE:-7
(IN CR)
Year 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
10
6
4
0
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
INTERPRETATION:
From graph we can see net profit margin was initially negative means initially firm's ability
was so poor that it could not meet even expenses. Then after firm’s ability improved day by
day. On an average net profit was high in the year 2011-'12 compare to other years. High net
profit margin ensure adequate return to the owners as well as enable a firm to with stand
adverse economic conditions .so we can say firm’s performance was better in year 2012-'13
compare to other year.
TABLE: -8
INTERPRETATION:
From the table, we can see ratio is very high in 2013-'14 compare to other year. Ratio
improving year by year. From ratio we can see firm utilize very efficiently its capital
employed. Thus, the capital employed basis provided a test of profitability related to source of
long–term funds.
In year firm utilized its capital very efficiently which make firm to earn more profit on capital
employed. In year ratio is very less in year 2012-'13 means firm didn't utilized its capital fully.
So, if firm want to increase its revenue as well enhance its growth, firm must give more
important on utilization on capital employed.
TABLE: -
(IN CR)
ON ASSETS
(IN %)
INTERPRETATION:
This ratio gives the relationship between profit and asset. From table we can see ratio is
negative in year 2012 and it increase from 2012 to 2016. So we can see firm was able to earn
higher profit in year 2011 on asset.
The Return on assets measures the profitability of the total funds /investments of a firm .so we
can say year by year firm’s ability to earn.
TABLE: - 10
30
25
20
15
10
0
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
INTERPRETATION:
From the table, we can see net profit margin was initially negative means initially firm’s ability
was so poor that it could not meet even expenses. Then after firm’s ability improved day by day.
On an average net profit was high in the year 2013-'14 compare to other years. High net profit
margin ensures adequate return to the owners as well as enable a firm to with stand adverse
economic conditions.
So, we can say firm’s performance was better in year2013-'14 compare to other
year
Viewing MAHINDRA INTERNATIONAL from every angle, it can be concluded that the
entire unit is progressing well because kinetic has provided excellent quality of product due to
sophisticated technology and highly qualified technical & management staff. By this way,
they can able to create a good demand for their product and satisfy the consumer.
In the report presented, an attempt has been made to focus on the ratio analysis through
MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA LTD. of MAHINDRA INTERNATIONAL at Delhi. It
was an excellent opportunity and I am glad that I was provided an opportunity to make an
internship report on such a famous company.
It can be said that credit of success of the company goes to the management as well as
workers and employee that MAHINDRA INTER-NATIONAL has bring bright future.
In Short, its grip on every aspect of the business is right which helps it in fight every
uncertainty. It is continuing to do well; sure, its future will be full of success. Again, I am
thanking to all who directly or indirectly helped me.
After analyzing the ratio and watching the whole condition of the business. I would like to
give suggestions as bellow.
The operating expenses are very high .such as a raw material research &extension, packaging,
power & fuel etc. In this expense raw material consumption is the most and company can
never controlled. Such expenses, because MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA LTD. is
expanding its network year by year. So plant machinery consumption, operation expenses and
other expenses will be increase in future.
So the firm should more focus to increase in sales, because selling is being increased more
and more company can achieve such an expenses. So increasing the selling of the products is
necessary.
In the marketing field, to increase the market of new products, Firm should use more and
more distribution channels like MAHINDRA and MAHINDRA LTD. Delhi retailer, and direct
selling and media like more advertisement in television, news-paper posters, board and many
more.
BOOKS
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