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Report On Performance Analysis of Ceramic Industry in Bangladesh.
Report On Performance Analysis of Ceramic Industry in Bangladesh.
Prepared by:
Md. Mahbubur Rahman (11325023)
Fariha Bahar Chowdhury (11325031)
Priyanka Paul (11325035)
Md. Monirul Islam (11325054)
Prepared for:
Dr. Yousuf Kamal
(Designation)
Accounting and Information Systems
Course:
Date: November 13, 2014
Table of Contents
Particulars
Page no
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
FINANCIAL RATIOS
4-6
7-12
13-17
18-22
23-28
CONCLUSION
29
References
29
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This paper applies performance evaluation of ceramic industry of Bangladesh and to test its
financial soundness. The main aim is achieved through ratio analysis of four selected ceramic
(Fu Wang, Monno, Shinepukur and RAK) companies in Bangladesh. Measurement of financial
performance by ratio analysis helps identify organizational strengths and weaknesses by
detecting financial anomalies and focusing attention on issues of organizational importance. The
financial performance of this industry is measured in terms of profitability, solvency, efficiency
and liquidity analysis and to test the financial soundness. The study covers four public sector
ceramic companies listed on Dhaka Stock Exchange. The study has been undertaken for the
period of two years from 2011-12 to 2012-2013 and the necessary data has been obtained from
the audited annual report of the selected companies. The liquidity position was very weak in all
the cases of the selected companies and thereby reflecting the difficulties in paying short-term
obligation on due date. Financial stability of the selected companies has shown an upward trend.
This study will help investors to identify the nature of financial performance of the ceramic
industry of Bangladesh and will also help to take investment decision.
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INTRODUCTION
CERAMIC industry of Bangladesh is a booming sector and the growth potential of both
domestic and foreign market indicates it may become one of the big foreign currency earners for
the country. Now its time to measure and analyze the performance of this industry. But such
kind of analysis has not been done on this ceramic sector before. So, in this gap of analysis we
have tried to evaluate and interpret the performance of the selected four ceramic companies for
the period of 2011-12 to 2012-2013.
Performance evaluation of a company is usually related to how well a company can use it assets,
share holder equity and liability, revenue and expenses. Financial ratio analysis is one of the best
tools of performance evaluation of any company. In order to determine the financial position of
the ceramic companys and to make a judgment of how well the ceramic companys efficiency,
its operation and management and how well the company has been able to utilize its assets and
earn profit. We used ratio analysis for easy measurement of liquidity position, asset management
condition, profitability and market value and debt coverage situation of the ceramic companys
for performance evaluation. It analyzes the use of a companys assets and control of its expenses.
It determines the greater the coverage of liquid assets to short-term liabilities and it also compute
ability to pay ceramic companies short-term and tong-term payments obligation from the cash
generate. It determines share market condition of ceramic companies.
Financial distress is a condition when a company cannot meet, or has difficulty to pay off, its
financial obligation to its creditors. The chance of financial distress increases when a firm has
high fixed costs, liquid assets, or revenues that are sensitive to economic downturns. Sometimes
financial distress can lead to bankruptcy.
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FINANCIAL RATIOS
Financial analysis offers a system of appraisal and evaluation of a firms performance and
operations; it is the analysis of the financial statement of an enterprise. The analysis of financial
statement can be best done by various yardsticks of which, the important is known as ratio or
percentage analysis. Ratio is a numerical or an arithmetical relation between two figures. It is
expressed when one figure is divided by another. Accounting ratios show inter-relationship
which exist among various accounting data. Accounting ratio can be expressed in various ways
such as, a pure ratio, a rate or a percentage.
Ratio analysis is certainly a very admirable device because it is simple and it has a predictive
value. Managements and other users thus, rely substantially on the financial ratios based on
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accounting data for making assessments and predictions of past performance, present position
and probable future potentials. One important way for diagnosing the financial health is to
measure the profitability, liquidity, activity and solvency and the level of the bankruptcy of
enterprise.
Operating Cycle
Expressed as an indicator (days) of management performance efficiency, the operating cycle is a
"twin" of the cash conversion cycle. While the parts are the same - receivables, inventory and
payables - in the operating cycle, they are analyzed from the perspective of how well the
company is managing these critical operational capital assets, as opposed to their impact on cash.
Liquidity Ratios
Liquidity ratios are the ratios that measure the ability of a company to meet its short term debt
obligations. Liquidity is a pre-requisite for the very survival of an enterprise. They show the
number of times the short term debt obligations are covered by the cash and liquid assets. If the
value is greater than 1, it means the short term obligations are fully covered. Generally, the
higher the liquidity ratios are, the higher the margin of safety that the company posses to meet its
current liabilities. Most common examples of liquidity ratios include current ratio, acid test ratio
(also known as quick ratio), cash ratio, cash flow from operation ratio and working capital ratio.
Profitability Ratios
Profitability ratios measure a companys ability to generate earnings relative to sales, assets and
equity. These ratios assess the ability of a company to generate earnings, profits and cash flows
relative to relative to some metric, often the amount of money invested. They highlight how
effectively the profitability of a company is being managed. Different profitability ratios provide
different useful insights into the financial health and performance of a company. For example,
gross profit and net profit ratios tell how well the company is managing its expenses. Return on
capital employed (ROCE) tells how well the company is using capital employed to generate
returns. Return on investment tells whether the company is generating enough profits for its
shareholders or not.
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Activity Ratios
Asset management (Activity) ratios compare the assets of a company to its sales revenue.
Analysis of asset management ratios tells how efficiently and effectively a company is using its
assets in the generation of revenues. They indicate the ability of a company to translate its assets
into the sales. Asset management ratios are computed for different assets. Common examples of
asset turnover ratios include fixed asset turnover, inventory turnover, accounts payable turnover
ratio, accounts receivable turnover ratio, and cash conversion cycle. The higher the asset
turnover ratios, the more sales the company is generating from its assets. Low asset turnover
ratios mean that the company is not managing its assets wisely. They may also indicate that the
assets are obsolete. Companies with low asset turnover ratios are likely to be operating below
their full capacity.
Financial leverage ratios (debt ratios) indicate the ability of a company to repay principal amount
of its debts, pay interest on its borrowings, and to meet its other financial obligations. They also
give insights into the mix of equity and debt a company is using. They give indications about the
financial health of a company. Companies need to carefully manage their financial leverage
ratios to keep their financial risk at acceptable level. Careful management of financial leverage
ratios is also important when seeking loans from banks and financial institutions. Favourable
ratios can help the company to negotiate a favourable interest rate. The long-term solvency of a
company can be measured by the use of solvency ratios named debt to total assets, the times
interest earned and fixed charge coverage ratio.
Return Ratios
A ratio used by many investors to compare the expected returns of an investment to the amount
of risk undertaken to capture these returns. This ratio is calculated mathematically by dividing
the amount he or she stands to lose if the price moves in the unexpected direction (i.e. the risk)
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by the amount of profit the trader expects to have made when the position is closed (i.e. the
reward).
TESTING THE FINANCIAL SOUNDNESS OF SELECTED CERAMICS COMPANIES
It began its journey by producing porcelain dinnerware and eventually expanded onto the
manufacture of Bone China. The product quality has been immaculate from the very beginning
which has been directly reflected by the continuous market demand from local and international
consumers.
Monno Ceramics state of the art technology and creative designs gives it a competitive edge
and establishes itas a strongcompetitor in the porcelain manufacturing world. In order to create to
p of the rangemerchandise, Monno Ceramic possesses the most advanced machinery for porcelai
nproduction in the country. State of the art technology like isocratic press and Dip Glaze are
there to increase efficiency and product quality. After meeting the need of local market
successfully, Monno Ceramic is exporting to global market like- USA, Canada, Australia,
France, UK, Sweden, New Zealand, Germany, Italy and many other countries. This is also a
success indicator of the company.
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Monno
Industry
Market
Monno
Industry
Market
2012
2012
Share
2013
2013
Share
%
Sales
778,623,849
7,972,905,199
9.77
753,989,906
7,884,934,076
9.56
*Assuming total sales of the industry is coming from four companies only
Monno ceramics holds around 9.77% of market share only and this percentage reduces in the
very next period. The percentage of total asset of the industry is given below:
Item
Monno
Industry
Market
Monno
Industry
Market
2012
2012
Share
2013
2013
Share
%
Total
3,040,180,913
19,858,644,018
15.31
%
3,043,563,145
19,326,015,141
15.75
Assets
Monno ceramics holds 15.31% market share in terms of assets and with the passage of time their
percentage of market share slightly increased.
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Liquidity
Liquidity ratio is an important tool to measure the relationship of a firms current assets and
current liabilities. Liquidity ratios tell us whether the firm will be able to repay its debt as they
come due over the next year or so.
Items
Monno
Industry
Compared
Monno
Industry
Compared
2012
Average
To
2013
Average
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
Current Ratio
1.11
1.49
Less liquid
1.08
1.52
Less liquid
Quick Ratio
0.70
0.89
Less liquid
0.66
0.88
Less liquid
Net Working
0.09
0.22
Good
0.08
0.26
Good
Capital to Sales
ratio
Figure: Monnos Liquidity Ratios
Current ratio as well as quick ratio generally represents what portion of current liabilities is
secured through current assets. According to the notion, bigger these ratios mean greater safety
of firm from bankruptcy. So from analysis it is found that they do not care about that in any of
the study years. Current ratio and Quick ratio are decreasing year to year. So its liquidity position
is relatively bad. And Monnos Net Working Capital to Sales ratio represents positive figure.
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Items
Monno
Industry
Compared
Monno
Industry
Compared
2012
Average
To
2013
Average
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
2.20
2.05
More efficient
2.05
1.76
More efficient
0.22
5.63
Less efficient
0.22
4.65
Less efficient
0.26
0.40
Less efficient
0.25
0.38
Less efficient
Inventory
turnover
Accounts
receivables
turnover
Total Asset
turnover
In 2012 Monnos inventory turnover of 2.20 times is higher than the industry average of 2.05
times. In 2013 Monnos inventory turnover of 2.05 times is also higher than the industry average
of 1.76 times. This suggests that Monno is holding lesser inventories. The higher this ratio is, the
more efficiently a company managing their inventory. Since inventory was low then these money
could be used for adding value to shareholder by accepting other project. Monnos total asset
turnover ratio is slightly less than the industry average, indicating that the company is not
generating sufficient volume of business given its total investment. Moreover, Monno cannot
collect its receivables efficiently.
EPS
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Monno
Industry
Compared
Monno
Industry
Compared
2012
Average
To
2013
Average
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
0.71
1.43
Bad
0.35
0.95
Bad
Items
Monno
Industry
Compared
Monno
Industry
Compared
2012
Average
To
2013
Average
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
0.078
Less profitable
0.026
0.061
Less profitable
power ratio
ROA
0.006
0.048
Less profitable
0.004
0.031
Less profitable
ROE
0.007
0.065
Less profitable
0.004
0.043
Less profitable
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Monno
Industry
Compared
Monno
Industry
Compared
2012
Average
To
2013
Average
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
0.242
0.112
More debt
0.242
0.112
More debt
0.319
0.236
More debt
0.307
0.234
More debt
Equity multiplier
1.32
1.38
Bad
1.32
1.39
Bad
Times Interest
1.29
1.60
Bad
1.84
1.17
Good
Total Debt to
Asset ratio
Total Debt to
equity
coverage ratio
Figure: Monnos Debt Management Ratio
Total Debt to Asset ratio measures the percentage of funds provided by creditors. Creditors prefer
low debt ratios because the lower the debt ratio, the greater the cushion against creditors losses
in the event of liquidation. Stockholders, on the other hand, may want more leverage because it
magnifies expected earnings. Monnos debt ratios are higher than the industry average in both
the year 2012 and 2013. The more the equity the more the company is liquid. But Monnos Total
Debt to equity ratio is much higher than the industry average. Times Interest coverage ratio
measures the extent to which operating income can decline before the firm is unable to meet its
annual interest costs. Failure to meet this obligation can bring legal action by the firms creditors,
possibly resulting in bankruptcy. Monnos Times Interest coverage ratio in both years is lower
than the industry average. It is a very negative sign for Monno Ceramics Industries Limited.
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RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited has authorized capital of Tk. 600 million and paid up
capital was 306 million. The Company is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of ceramics
tiles, bathroom sets and all types of sanitary ware. It has started its commercial production on 12
November 2000. The commercial production of its new sanitary ware plant, expansion unit of
ceramics facilities, tiles and sanitary plant was started on 10 January 2004, 1 July 2004 and 1
September 2007 respectively. RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited is currently staffed with
1,112 full time employees. It strongly believes that employees are the strength of the Company.
RAK
Industry
Market
RAK
Industry
Market
2012
2012
Share
2013
2013
Share
%
Sales
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4,507,821,528
7,972,905,199
56.53
%
4,687,262,509
7,884,934,076
59.45
*Assuming total sales of the industry is coming from four companies only
RAK ceramics holds around 59% of market share and this percentage fluctuates over the period.
The percentage of total asset of the industry is given below:
Item
RAK
Industry
Market
RAK
Industry
Market
2012
2012
Share
2013
2013
Share
%
Total
8,386,402,972
19,585,644,081
42.81
%
9,266,255,808
20,595,035,141
44.99
Assets
RAK ceramics holds more market share in terms of assets and with the passage of time their
percentage of market share increased.
Liquidity:
Liquidity ratio is an important tool to measure the relationship of a firms current assets and
current liabilities. Liquidity ratios tell us whether the firm will be able to repay its debt as they
come due over the next year or so.
Items
RAK
Industry
Compared
RAK
Industry
Compared
2012
Average
To
2013
Average
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
Current Ratio
2.19
1.49
More liquid
2.20
1.52
More liquid
Quick Ratio
1.45
0.89
More liquid
1.50
0.88
More liquid
Net Working
0.57
0.22
More liquid
0.67
0.26
More liquid
Capital to Sales
ratio
Figure: RAKs Liquidity Ratios
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Current ratio as well as quick ratio generally represents what portion of current liabilities is
secured through current assets. According to the notion, bigger these ratios mean greater safety
of firm from bankruptcy. So from analyzing it is found that they are care about that in any of the
study years. Current ratio and Quick ratio are rising year to year. So its liquidity position is
relatively good. And RAKs reservoir ratio represents positive figure.
Inventory
RAK
Industry
Compared
RAK
Industry
Compared
2012
Average
To
2013
Average
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
1.76
2.05
Less efficient
1.59
1.76
Less efficient
6.01
5.63
More efficient
6.50
4.65
More efficient
0.53
0.40
More efficient
0.50
0.38
More efficient
turnover
Accounts
receivables
turnover
Total Asset
turnover
In 2012 RAKs inventory turnover of 1.76 times is lower than the industry average of 2.05 times.
In 2013 RAKs inventory turnover of 1.59 times is also lower than the industry average of 1.76
times. This suggests that RAK is holding more inventories. Excess inventory of course,
unproductive, and it represents an investment with a low zero rate of return. The higher this ratio
is, the more efficiently a company managing their inventory. If inventory was low then these
money can be used for adding value to shareholder by accepting other project. RAKs total asset
turnover ratio is more than the industry average, indicating that the company is generating a
sufficient volume of business given its total investment.
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EPS
RAK
Industry
Compared
RAK
Industry
Compared
2012
Average
To
2013
Average
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
2.98
1.43
2.83
Positive
0.95
Positive
Items
RAK
Industry
Compared
RAK
Industry
Compared
2012
Average
To
2013
Average
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
0.078
More profitable
0.112
0.061
More profitable
power ratio
ROA
0.099
0.048
More profitable
0.093
0.031
More profitable
ROE
0.135
0.065
More profitable
0.132
0.043
More profitable
Debt Management Ratios indicates how the company is financed and also indicates the riskiness
of the firm.
ROA
RAK
Industry
Compared
RAk
Industry
Compared
2012
Average
To
2013
Average
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
0.036
0.112
Less debt
0.034
0.112
Less debt
0.371
0.236
More debt
0.411
0.234
More debt
Equity multiplier
1.37
1.38
Less debt
1.41
1.39
More debt
Times Interest
2.20
1.60
Good
1.84
1.66
Good
Total Debt to
Asset ratio
Total Debt to
equity
coverage ratio
Figure: RAKs Debt Management Ratio
Total Debt to Asset ratio measures the percentage of funds provided by creditors. Creditors prefer
low debt ratios because the lower the debt ratio, the greater the cushion against creditors losses
in the event of liquidation. Stockholders, on the other hand, may want more leverage because it
magnifies expected earnings. RAKs debt ratio less than the industry average in both the year
2012 and 2013. The more the equity the more the company is liquid. But RAKs Total Debt to
equity ratio is much higher than the industry average. Times Interest coverage ratio measures the
extent to which operating income can decline before the firm is unable to meet its annual interest
costs. Failure to meet this obligation can bring legal action by the firms creditors, possibly
resulting in bankruptcy. RAKs Times Interest coverage ratio in both years is higher than the
industry average. It is very positive sign for RAK ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited.
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Market Share: From the analysis given in the following table we can see a clear picture of
Shiepukurs market share:
Item
Shinepukur
Industry
Mkt.
Shinepukur
2012
2012
Share 2013
Industry
Mkt.
2013
Share
Industry
Mkt.
Shinepukur
2012
Share 2013
Industry
Mkt.
2013
Share
%
TA
Shinepukur ceramics holds quite a low market share in terms of assets and with the passage of
time their percentage of market share decreased.
Liquidity: Liquidity ratio is an important tool to measure the relationship of a firms current
assets and current liabilities. Liquidity ratios tell us whether the firm will be able to repay its debt
as they come due over the next year or so.
Item
Shinepukur Industry
Compared
Shinepukur
Industry
Compared
2012
Avg.
To
2013
Avg.
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
Current Ratio
1.01
1.49
Less liquid
0.97
1.52
Less liquid
Quick Ratio
0.54
0.89
Less liquid
0.45
0.89
Less liquid
NWC To Asset
0.013
0.23
Less liquid
-0.03
0.26
Less liquid
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Current ratio as well as quick ratio generally represents what portion of current liabilities is
secured through current assets. According to the notion, bigger these ratios mean greater safety
of firm from bankruptcy. But from analyzing it is found that they didnt care about that in any of
the study years. May be they were trying to reduce their capital cost through investing current
liabilities in asset expansion thats what doing the whole industry. Cash liquidity ratio is
expressing that they maintained more cash for facing uncertain situation than industry, though
this ratio is declining year to year. And FCLs reservoir ratio represents negative figures due to
current liabilities were greater than their current asset in all the three years. That means no
portion of total asset was using as net working capital. This trend is good when others asset is
using to bring FCLs bread and butter. But it should also keep in mind when they will be aware
of this may be then no time will be left other than bankruptcy.
Efficiency ratio/turnover ratio:
Efficiency ratio measures how effectively the firm is managing its assets.
Items
Shinepukur Industry
2012
Inventory turnover
1.50
Compared
Average
To
2012
Industry
2.06
Less
shinepukur Industry
2013
1.34
Average
To
2013
Industry
1.77
efficient
Accounts
2.27
5.63
receivables turnover
Total Asset
turnover
Less
0.40
Less
efficient
Less
efficient
2.53
4.65
efficient
0.27
Compared
Less
efficient
0.25
0.38
Less
efficient
In 2012 Shinepukurs inventory turnover of 1.50 times is lower than the industry average of 2.06
times. In 2013 Shinepukurs inventory turnover of 1.34 times is also lower than the industry
average of 1.77 times. This suggests that Shinepukur is holding more inventories. Excess
inventory of course, unproductive, and it represents an investment with a low zero rate of return.
The higher this ratio is, the more efficiently a company managing their inventory. If inventory
was low then these money can be used for adding value to shareholder by accepting other
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project. Shinepukurs total asset turnover ratio is less than the industry average. After all this, it
seems that FCLs management is somewhat relax and agency cost is getting higher day by day.
Market Ratios and Profitability Ratios: The market ratios show that on average the company
enjoyed positive growth.
Market Ratios and Return Ratios:
The market ratios show that on average the company enjoyed positive growth.
Item Shinepukur Industry Compared Shinepukur Industry Compared
2012
EPS
Average
To
2012
Industry
1.43
0.61
2013
Positive
-0.08
Average
To
2013
Industry
0.95
Negative
Items
Shinepukur Industry
2012
Basic
earning 0.079
Average
To
2012
Industry
0.078
power ratio
ROA
Compared
More
shinepukur Industry
2013
0.053
Average
To
2013
Industry
0.061
profitable
0.006
0.048
Less
Compared
More
profitable
-0.008
0.031
unprofitable
-0.012
0.043
unprofitable
profitable
ROE
0.009
0.065
More
profitable
In both year 2012 and 2013, Shinepukurs ROA is much lower than the industry average. This
high returns results from the companys high basic earning power plus low interest costs. Both of
which cause its net income to be relatively high. Stockholders invest to get a return on their
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money, ROE tells how well they are doing in an accounting sense. ROE in both years is more
than the industry average. ROE is the true bottom-line measure of performance.
item
Average To
2013
Average To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
0.13
0.112
0.112
More debt
0.20
0.236
Less debt
0.234
Less debt
Equity multiplier
1.56
1.38
1.39
More debt
Times Interest
2.17
1.60
Good
1.66
Good
0.21
2.24
coverage ratio
Total Debt to Asset ratio measures the percentage of funds provided by creditors. Creditors prefer
low debt ratios because the lower the debt ratio, the greater the cushion against creditors losses
in the event of liquidation. Stockholders, on the other hand, may want more leverage because it
magnifies expected earnings. Shinepukurs Total Debt to equity ratio is less than the industry average.
But Shinepukurs debt ratio more than the industry average in both the year 2012 and 2013.
Times Interest coverage ratio measures the extent to which operating income can decline before
the firm is unable to meet its annual interest costs. Failure to meet this obligation can bring legal
action by the firms creditors, possibly resulting in bankruptcy. Shinepukurs Times Interest
coverage ratio in both years is higher than the industry average. It is very positive sign for
Shinepukur Ceramics Bangladesh Limited.
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Company Profile
Fu-Wang Ceramic Industry Limited, the pioneer ceramic manufacturer in Bangladesh was
established in May 1995 as a joint venture company. Subsequently, in 1998, it was listed in the
Dhaka and Chittagong capital markets. Since then, it has been operating as a public limited
company with an authorised capital of Tk. 1 billion and a paid-up capital of Tk. 769 million.
The company is engaged in production of various types of wall and floor tiles. Within a short
period, the business expanded its market share by its unique quality, competitive price, exclusive
designs, and wide variety of sizes and models. Its effective and creative marketing campaign
enabled the company to establish its brand value in the tiles market in Bangladesh.
Fu-Wang Ceramic Industry Limited is capable of meeting the increasing demand of customers
countrywide. By using high quality raw materials, Italian/Chinese machinery and highly
experienced foreign and local engineers, the company has created good reputation in the
Bangladesh ceramic market. The business is engaged in selling luxurious glazed floor and wall
tiles, that are produced by utilising the latest printing and laser cut technology.
Corporate Information
Business Lines: Manufacturing and Marketing of Ceramic Floor and Wall Tiles
Authorised Capital: Tk. 1 billion
Paid-up Capital: Tk. 769 million
Face Value: Tk. 10
Market Lot: 500
Total Share No. of securities: 76,920,353
Number of employees: 470
The principle place of business is the registered office at 118 Gulshan Avenue,Gulshan 2, Dhaka
1212, Bangladesh. The Chairman of Fu-wang Ceramics is Mr. Alexander Lee and Managing
Director is Mr. Khaled N. Kabir and Independent Directors are Mr. Mustafa Mohiuddin, Mr.
Masudur Rahman and Mrs. Nilufar Anzum.
Fu Wang
Industry
Mkt.
Fu Wang
Industry
Mkt.
2012
2012
Share
2013
2013
Share
%
Sales
744109070
7972905199
9.33
%
739114427
7884934076
9.37
*Assuming total sales of the industry is coming from Four companies only
Fu-wang ceramics holds below 10% of market share and this percentage fluctuates over the
period. The percentage of total asset of the industry that is held by DESCO is given below:
Item
Fu Wang
Industry
Mkt.
Fu Wang
Industry
Mkt.
2012
2012
Share
2013
2013
Share
%
TA
1312046978
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19858644018
6.61
%
1419941949
20604015141
6.89
Fu-wang ceramics holds quite a low market share in terms of assets and with the passage of time
their percentage of market share slightly increased.
Liquidity: Liquidity ratio is an important tool to measure the relationship of a firms current
assets and current liabilities. Liquidity ratios tell us whether the firm will be able to repay its debt
as they come due over the next year or so.
Item
Current
Fu Wang
Industry
Compared
Fu Wang
Industry
Compared
2012
Avg.
To
2013
Avg.
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
1.49
More
1.52
More
1.66
Ratio
Quick
liquid
0.89
0.90
Ratio
NWC
1.83
liquid
Good
0.93
0.89
More
liquid
0.22
0.23
To Sales
liquid
Good
0.33
0.27
More
liquid
liquid
Current ratio as well as quick ratio generally represents what portion of current liabilities is
secured through current assets. Cash liquidity ratio is expressing that they maintained more cash
for facing uncertain situation than industry, though this ratio is decreasing year to year.
According to the notion, bigger these ratios mean greater safety of firm from bankruptcy. And
actually they are in far away from bankruptcy. They should not be afraid of bankruptcy.
Efficiency ratio/turnover ratio: Efficiency ratio measures how effectively the firm is managing
its assets.
Item
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Fu Wang
Industry
Compared
Fu Wang
Industry
Compared
2012
Avg.
To
2013
Avg.
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
Inventory turnover
2.77
2.06
More
2.09
1.77
More
efficient
Accounts
receivables 14.01
5.63
turnover
More
efficient
9.37
4.66
More
efficient
0.57
0.41
More
efficient
0.52
0.38
More
efficient
186.85
More
efficient
174.60
213.30
More
efficient
inventory
Number of days of 26.05
82.05
38.95
80.83
More
efficient
receivables
Operating cycle
More
efficient
158.01
268.90
More
efficient
213.55
294.13
More
efficient
efficient
Fu-Wangs inventory management is stronger than industry average, thats what is reflecting its
inventory turnover ratio and period. Inventory turnover and accounts receivables turnover are
increasing year to year comparing to the industry average. These refer the company is increased its
efficiency on inventory management and also that the business is expanding year to year. The time
period for replenishment is very less than industry average in each year. Operating cycle is also
more efficient and is very less than industry average. These indicate they held their supplier better
than any other firms in industry by expanding their business day by day (year to year). Indeed, it
is better to have small these ratios which reflect firm is sincere enough about their creditor. In the
case asset, total asset turnover ratio is saying Fu-Wangs has increased its sales respect to the
industry average.
Market Ratios: The market ratios show that on average the company enjoyed positive growth.
Item
EPS
Fu Wang
Industry
Compared
Fu Wang
Industry
Compared
2012
Avg.
To
2013
Avg.
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
1.43
Neutral/Good
0.96
Negative
1.42
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0.72
The earning per share dictating declining no dividend should be declared unless get back the
previous position. But Fu-Wangs done the opposite dividend was greater than the industry while
earning per share declining. It is just somewhat deception with its shareholder.
Profitability Ratios:
Item
Gross Profit
Fu Wang
Industry
Compared
Fu Wang
Industry
Compared
2012
Avg.
To
2013
Avg.
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
0.30
Slightly Less
0.27
Slightly Less
0.28
Margin
Operating Margin
0.25
profitable
0.14
0.20
Less
Profitable
0.10
0.16
profitable
Net Profit Margin
0.15
0.10
More
Less
profitable
0.07
0.07
Neutral/Good
0.05
0.06
Slightly Less
profitable
Operating return on asset
0.08
0.08
Neutral/Goo
d
ROA
0.08
0.05
More
profitable
0.04
0.03
profitable
ROE
0.10
0.07
More
More
profitable
0.05
0.04
profitable
More
profitable
Though Fu-Wangs Gross Profit Margin is slightly less profitable comparing to the industry average,
but Fu-Wangs Net Profit Margin is more profitable comparing to the industry average. So the
company is in a good position.
Fu-Wangs Return on asset (ROA) and Return on equity (ROE) comparing to the industry
average refer it is more efficient on utilization of asset, financial expense and sales as well. So
the company is in a better position.
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Debt Management Ratios: Debt Management Ratios indicates how the company is financed and
also indicates the riskiness of the firm.
Item
Fu Wang
Industry
Compared
Fu Wang
Industry
Compared
2012
Avg.
To
2013
Avg.
To
2012
Industry
2013
Industry
0.04
0.11
Less Debt
0.04
0.11
Less Debt
0.05
0.24
Less Debt
0.05
0.24
Less Debt
Equity multiplier
1.29
1.39
Less Debt
1.32
1.40
Less Debt
1.61
Bad
1.41
1.67
Not Good
ratio
Figure: Fu-Wangs Debt Management Ratios
Total Debt to Asset ratio and Total Debt to equity measure the percentage of funds provided by
creditors. Creditors prefer low debt ratios because the lower the debt ratio, the greater the
cushion against creditors losses in the event of liquidation. Stockholders, on the other hand, may
want more leverage because it magnifies expected earnings. Fu-Wangs Total Debt to Asset ratio
and Total Debt to equity less than the industry average in both the year 2012 and 2013. The more
the equity the more the company is liquid.
Times Interest coverage ratio measures the extent to which operating income can decline before
the firm is unable to meet its annual interest costs. Failure to meet this obligation can bring legal
action by the firms creditors, possibly resulting in bankruptcy. Fu-Wangs Times Interest
coverage ratio in 2012 is very lower than the industry average. But in 2013, it is close to the
industry average. It is positive sign for Fu-Wang Ceramic Industry (Bangladesh) Limited.
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CONCLUSION
The prospect and the future of Bangladeshi Ceramic tiles companies lies not only in this region
but it spreads across the country. I would like to produce some of the evidences aligning with
this and with this I would like to conclude our projectWe used financial ratio analysis to analyze the financial performance and financial soundness of
the selected ceramic companies. Ratio analysis is certainly a very admirable device because it is
simple and it has a predictive value.
Not all four companies hold much of market share but some of them trying to hold more market
shares. And also some of them hold more liquidity condition and more efficient in companys
Asset efficiency or Turnover ratio, especially in RAK & Fu-Wang Ceramic company. In terms of
Profitability ratios, they are trying hard to make more profit, in fact RAK Ceramic made notable
profit. However they all are sunk in more debt except Fu-wang Ceramics Industry Limited.
References
1. Company websites
2. Annual reports (2012-2013)
3. Magazines, web-articles and cataloguese
4. Dr. Yousuf Kamal (2014), Financial Statement & Ratio Analysis, lecture, DU.
5. About.com.,
(2014),
Financial
Ratios,
http://beginnersinvest.about.com/od/financialratio/
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