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Analyzing a Financial Statement Using Appropriate RatiosDell Computers engages in the desi...

Analyzing a Financial Statement Using Appropriate Ratios

Dell Computers engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, sale, and support of various computer systems and services to customers worldwide. It offers desktop computer systems and workstations; mobility products, such as notebook computers, mobile workstations, MP3 players, and handhelds; software and peripherals, projectors, software titles, notebook accessories, networking and wireless products, digital cameras, power adapters, scanners, servers and networking products; and storage devices.

Compute each of the ratios discussed in this chapter. If there is not sufficient information, state what is needed. If a ratio is not meaningful for this type of company, explain why.

DELL INC.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (in millions)

 

February 2,

February 3,

 

2007

2006

ASSETS

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 9,546

$ 7,054

Short-term investments

752

2,016

Accounts receivable, net

4,622

4,082

Financing receivables, net

1,530

1,366

Inventories

660

588

Other

2,829

2,688

Total current assets

19,939

17,794

Property, plant, and equipment, net

2,409

1,993

Investments

2,147

2,686

Long-term financing receivables, net

323

325

Other non-current assets

817

454

Total assets

$ 25,635

$ 23,252

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

Short-term borrowings

$ 188

$ 65

Accounts payable

10,430

9,868

Accrued and other

7,173

6,240

Total current liabilities

17,791

16,173

Long-term debt

569

625

Other non-current liabilities

2,836

2,407

Total liabilities

21,196

19,205

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

 

 

Redeemable common stock and capital in excess of $.01 par value; 5 shares issued and outstanding (Note 5)

111

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

Preferred stock and capital in excess of $.01 par value; shares issued and outstanding: none

Common stock and capital in excess of $.01 par value; shares authorized: 7,000; shares issued: 3,307 and 2,818, respectively;shares outstanding: 2,226 and 2,330, respectively

10.107

9,503

Treasury stock at cost: 606 and 488 shares, respectively

(21,033)

(18,007)

Retained earnings

15,282

12,699

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(28)

(101)

Other

(47)

Total stockholders’ equity

4,328

4,047

Total liabilities and equity

$ 25,635

$ 23,252

Consolidated Statements of Income (in millions)

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

February 2,

February 3,

January 28,

 

2007

2006

2005

Net revenue

$ 57,420

$ 55,788

$49,121

Cost of net revenue

47,904

45,897

40,103

Gross profit

9,516

9,891

9,018

Operating expenses:

Selling, general, and administrative

5,948

5,051

4,352

Research, development, and engineering

498

458

460

Total operating expenses

6,446

5,509

4.812

Operating income

3,070

4,382

4,206

Investment and other income. Net

275

226

197

Income before income taxes

3,345

4,608

4,403

Income tax provision

762

1,006

1,385

Net income

$ 2,583

$ 3,602

$ 3,018

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