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This 5 page paper examines the financial performance of Sento Corp between 2002 – 2005 using a ratio analysis looking at profitability, efficiency and performance. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Corp. By examining the financial performance wit the use of ratios we can consider how well this company is performing and form this consider how they may perform in the
future. By looking at a range or ratios we can consider how this company is developing. The company is increasing its turnover, but we need to consider profitability. The
first of these is the gross profit. The gross margin is expressed as a percentage. This is the level of revenue that remains when all of the direct costs for
producing the goods or services are deducted form the revenue. This indicates the level at which direct costs account take up revenue. This is seen below for the last
four years. Gross profit 2002 2003 2004 2005 Revenue (a) 23.1 17.5 21.4 31.8 Cost of goods sold (b) 20.3 16.7 18.1 27.3 Gross profit (c) (a-b) 2.8 0.8
3.3 4.5 Gross profit margin (%) (c/a x 100) 12.12% 4.57% 15.42% 14.15% We can also look at the net profit and the operating profit margin. The operating profit margin
is expressed as a percentage. is the revenue after all direct and indirect costs have been deducted. A well as the direct materials, there are also the indirect costs
such as wages and administration, these are also known as the overheads. Operating Profit 2002 2003 2004 2005 Revenue (a) 23.1 17.5 21.4 31.8 Gross Profit (b) 2.8
0.8 3.3 4.5 Sales costs and administration (c) 1.9 2.4 2.7 5.1 Research and development (d) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 Other costs (e) 0.0 0.0 1.6 0.7 Operating profit
(f) (b-c-d-e) 0.9 -1.6 -1.0 -1.6 Operating profit margin (f/a x100) 3.90% -9.14% -4.67% -5.03% The net profit margin may also be
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