THE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF PANASONIC AND SONY FOR PERIOD OF 1 APR 2008 TO 31 MAR 2011 Than Aung ACCA Reg: No. 1915848
Nov 17, 2014
THE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF PANASONIC AND SONY
FOR PERIOD OF 1 APR 2008 TO 31 MAR 2011Than Aung ACCA Reg: No. 1915848
AGENDA
Introduction, Aim and Objectives of Research Introduction Reasons for choosing the project topic Aim of Research Project Research Approach
Information Gathering and Accounting/ Business techniques Information gathering Accounting and business techniques
Research and Analysis Financial Performance Analysis Sales Growth Analysis Business Performance Analysis Conclusion and Recommendation Limitation
Introduction, Aim and Objectives of ResearchReasons for choosing the project topic
Topic → Number (8)
Organizations → Panasonic and Sony
Background → Briefing note for corporate history
Introduction, Aim and Objectives of ResearchAim and Objective of Research Project
To maximize the effectiveness of use the firm’s invested fund
To understand adequacy of operating cash flows
To know the current position and composition of a firm’s resources
To distinguish between creditor and owner state against those resources
To evaluate changes in wealth and assets in over time
To maintain effective controlling and monitoring the business operation Finally, to provide the objective opinion for investment decision to existing
and potential investors
Introduction, Aim and Objectives of ResearchResearch Approach
Gathering and
collecting
data.
Classifying data
characteristics.
Processing and
transferring collected data into
useful information.
Identifying the
factors.
Calculating the ratios and
trends that we need to analysis.
Demonstrating
the compar
able results.
Looking the competitive advantages
.
Conclusion
Information Gathering & Business techniques Information gathering and sources of information
Annual report of Panasonic Corporation
Letter from Chairman and President to Shareholders
and Stakeholders
Annual report of Sony Corporation
Audit report of both companies
Financial review of each company
Student Account magazines Library/ Academic references and records
Financial News
Other websites
Information Gathering & Business techniques Accounting and business techniques
Financial and Accounting Ratios
Profit ability Ratios
Liquidity and Gearing Ratios
Cash Flow and Investor Investment Ratios
Business Techniques
Growth and Trend Analysis
PESTEL Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Research and Analysis Financial Performance Analysis : Profitability Trend
Panasonic Gross Proft
Panasonic Net Profit Sony Gross Proft Sony Net Profit
2009 2098.2 -403.843 2069.5 -102.214
2010 2076.9 -170.667 2321.4 12.954
2011 2303.5 85.597 2349.9 -220.326000000001
Research and AnalysisFinancial Performance Analysis : Asset Turnover
2009 2010 20110
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
Asset Ultilization
(Panasonic) (Sony)
Ass
et tu
rnov
er (
Tim
es)
Research and AnalysisFinancial Performance Analysis : Working Capital
2009
2010
2011
1,194.3
990.2
642.8
(190.3)
72.9
(282.9)
Working Capital (billion of ¥)
(Sony) (Panasonic)
Research and AnalysisFinancial Performance Analysis : Assets Compositions
9%
15%
46%
30%
Sony's Assets Composition
Property Plant and Equi Intengible assetsOther investment Currnet assets
24%
24%
7%
45%
Panasonic 's Assets Compositon
Property Plant and Equi Intengible assetsOther investment Currnet assets
Research and AnalysisFinancial Performance Analysis : Sample Tables for Ratios Calculation
Current RatioYear 2009 2010 2011Panasonic 1.60:1 1.35:1 1.23:1Sony 0.95:1 1.02:1 0.93:1
Quick Ratio
Year 2009 2010 2011
Panasonic 1.21:1 1.03:1 0.91:1
Sony 0.74:1 0.86:1 0.76:1
Panasonic
Year 2009 2010 2011
Inventory turnover 6.93 times 6.34 times 7.06 times
Inventory day 50 days 62 days 51 days
Inventory conversion cycle 86 days 120 days 95 days
Sony
Year 2009 2010 2011
Inventory turnover 6.17 times 6.71 times 7.16 times
Inventory day 52 days 48 days 53 days
Inventory conversion cycle 93 days 93 days 91 days
Panasonic
Year 2009 2010 2011
Trade receivable day 36 days 58 days 44 days
Trade payable day 44 days 73 days 57 days
Working capital cycle 42 days 47 days 38 days
Sony
Year 2009 2010 2011
Trade receivable day 40 days 45 days 38 days
Trade payable day 36 days 61 days 60 days
Working capital cycle 57 days 32 days 31 days
Research and AnalysisFinancial Performance Analysis : Debt (Long term) to Debt (Long term) plus Equity for 2009 – 2011
2009 2010 20110.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
PanasonicSony
Research and AnalysisFinancial Performance Analysis : Total Debt to Total Equity (2011)
Equity,64.9%
Short term debt; 9.5%
Long term debt;
25.6%Equity,75.
1%Short term debt; 4.2%
Long term debt; 20.8%
Research and AnalysisFinancial Performance Analysis : Debt (Long term) to Equity for 2009 – 2011
2009 2010 20110.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
35.00%
40.00%
45.00%
PanasonicSony
2008 2009 2010 2011
1
0.754667486032838
0.864415570870123
0.692123631267371
1
0.859608577159758 0.878035659596720.784774894720329
Changes in Owner's Equity (Parent + NCI)
Panasonic Sony
Research and AnalysisFinancial Performance Analysis : Changes in Owner’s Equity
Research and AnalysisFinancial Performance Analysis : Changes in Owner’s Equity
2009 2010 2011
-0.245332513967163
0.145425749576435
-0.199316099118071
-0.14039142284025
0.0214365967564529
-0.106215236086446
Changes in Owner's Equity (Parent + NCI)
Panasonic Sony
Research and AnalysisSales Growth Analysis : Growth Rate Movement
2009 2010 2011
-14%
-4%
17%
-13%
-7%
-1%
Sale growth rate movement year by year (Anchoring)
Panasonic Sony
Research and AnalysisSales Growth Analysis : Seasonal Sales Trend
1st q
uarte
r
2nd
quar
ter
3rd
quar
ter
4th
quar
ter
1st q
uarte
r
2nd
quar
ter
3rd
quar
ter
4th
quar
ter
1st q
uarte
r
2nd
quar
ter
3rd
quar
ter
4th
quar
ter
2009 2010 2011
0.0
500.0
1,000.0
1,500.0
2,000.0
2,500.0
Seasonal sales trend
Panasonic Sony
(Bill
ion
of y
en)
Research and AnalysisSales Growth Analysis : Geographical sales (International operation)
Domestic sales (Japan)
53%
United
States
13%
Europe12%
Asia-Pa-cific11%
Other Areas11%
Panasonic (2009)
Domestic sales (Japan)
54%
United
States
12%
Europe10%
Asia-Pa-cific11%
Other Areas12%
Panasonic (2010)
Domestic sales (Japan)
52%
United
States
12%
Europe10%
Asia-Pa-cific12%
Other Ar-eas14%
Panasonic (2011)
Domes-tic sales (Japan)
30%
United States20%
Europe21%
Asia-Pacific18%
Other Areas11%
Sony (2011)
Domestic sales
(Japan)30%
United States20%
Europe21%
Asia-Pacific18%
Other Areas11%
Sony (2011)
Domestic sales
(Japan)24%
United States24%
Europe26%
Asia-Pacific17%
Other Areas10%
Sony (2009)
Research and AnalysisBusiness Performance Analysis
Business Strategies
PESTEL Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Research and AnalysisConclusion and Recommendation
Panasonic has created sustainable business plans, achieving sales growth, EPS, dividend cover are also attractive for investors.
Capital structures changing and new loan acquired are effective. Investment in NCA is also well-built. Own products and continuous innovation. Good corporate image and robust commitment of Management and its subordinates.
Current technology is feasible for future goals and the investor’s judgment for decision making is also supported by financial
reporting information.
Panasonic is a good growing company for existing and potential investors.
Research and AnalysisLimitations
Amount of time available
Constraints of data collection.
Some inherent limitations of
Financial ratios
Reports of Chairman and
President
Thank you for attention