El Caso De La Industrias Desconocidas

THE CASE OF THE UNIDENTIFIED INDUSTRIES (Revised)

Despite variations in operational and financial policies and practices and in operating results between firms in the same industry, the nature of the industry has an important impact on the general patterns of the need for fund (asset allocation), the methods of meeting these needs, and the financial results of most firms in the industry, Presented in Exhibit 1 are balance sheets, in percentage form, and selected ratios drawn from the balance sheets and operating statements of 12 firms in 12 different industries. Recognizing the fact of certain differences between firms in the same industry, each firm whose figure are summarized is broadly typical of those in its industry.

See if you can identufy the industry represented. The, be prepared as best you can to explain the distinctive asset atructures and ratios of each industry.

1. Basic chemical company.

2. Electric and gas utility

3. Supermarket chain.

4. Maker of name-brand, quality men’s apparel

5. Meat-packer.

6. Retail jewelry chain (with leased its store properties).

7. Coal-carrying railroad.

8. Automobile manufacturer.

9. Large department store (which owns most of its store properties).

10. Advertising agency.

11. A major airline.

12. Commercial bank (fitted into the most nearly comparable balance sheet and ration categories of the nonfinancial companies).

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