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1.1. INTRODUCTION OF THE COMPANY
KELTRONComponent Complex Ltd (KCCL) was incorporated on 8th October
1974 as an associated company of Kerala State Electronic Development Corporation
Limited (KSEDC). It started its operations in the year 1976. KCCLs head quarters
situated at Trivandrum. It is public limited company established for the manufacture of
aluminum electrolytic capacitors of KSEDC on 28th August 1986. A developing economy
requires an increasing volume of investments not only in fixed asset but also in working
capital. The requirement of working capital is that portion of total capital of business,
which is employed in short term operation. A deeper understanding of the importance of
working capital can lead not only material savings in the economical use of capital but
can also assert in furthering the ultimate aim of business. Incase of trading concern, the
working capital requires depends up on the length of time needed To convert cash into
inventories, inventoriesin to account receivables and account receivables into cash.
For smaller firm working capital management is over more important area and
one of the main reasons is that current asset historically represents more than 60% of the
total asset of the firm. To avoid liquidity crisis, there must be proper management of
working capital.
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KELTRON
Keltron is of the few companies in India which manufactures a wide range of
electronic products starting from discrete components to sub assemblies to equipment and
systems. This strength combined with the technical manpower resources in research and
development, product development, and turnkey project management, has enabled
Keltron to emerge as a total solutions provider integrating talent and technology to design
workable solutions it suite the specific needs of its customers.
WORKING CAPITAL
The management of working capital plays an important role in maintaining the
financial health of the firm during the normal course of the business. The working capital
management is a loop ,which starts from cash and marketable securities account , goes
through the current accruals account as direct labour and materials are purchased and
used to produce inventory, which is in turn sold and generates accounts receivables,
which are finally collected to replenish cash. Working capital is the life blood of the
organization. It should be optimal, it means if working capital is high, it will be idle and if
it is too low, it is very difficult to perform their current operation. It will also affect the
goodwill of the firm.
Efficient working capital management implies two closely related actions. First
the policy may be set regarding the desired levels for each asset component. Second an
administrative frame work must be established for managing and controlling these assets
within the policy guideline. Working capital management policies of a firm have a great
impact on its profitability, liquidity and structural health of the organization.
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WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT OF KCCL
Working capital management of KCCL can be best analyzed by analyzing the
component involved in the working capital. Stock of raw material, stores and spares,
finished goods, and stock in process have been valued at cost or net realizable value,
which ever is low. Major parts of raw material used by KCCL are imported from different
countries like Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China etc, where ever is cheap. Another important
component is receivables. Major sales are on credit basis, because of stiff competition.
Credit period is 75 days and most of the transactions are through banks.
OUT COME OF THE STUDY
Even though there are different studies conducted about the working capital
management in KCCL, through this study we can understand more about the current
position of the firm and what are the main reasons and how can we improve the current
position of the Keltron Component Complex Ltd.
1.2. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The study was conducted to cover the following objectives
To identify the trend of working capital in KCCL.
To forecast the trend of working capital.
To find out the long-term solvency position of the organization.
To ascertain liquidity position of Keltron by using liquidity ratios.
To analyze and evaluate profitability position of the concern by using Profitability
Ratios.
To analyze schedule of Changes in Working Capital.
To analyze the earning capacity of the organization.
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1.3. PERIOD OF STUDY
The period of study covered by the present study is 5 accounting year (2005-2009)
1.4. LIMITATIONS OF STUDY
The researcher had to encounter deferent constraint in completing this study. The
first and foremost among them was time constraint followed by non availability of data.
The later reason has been huddle in resorting to industry comparison of standard and
making a comparative evaluation of company study. However care has been taken to
collect maximum possible information for the purposes of evaluation of working capital
adequacy and financial stability of the company.
1.5. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This study is intended to obtain a general view about the working capital
management in KELTRON COMPONENT COMPLEX LIMITED, KANNUR. The major
component of working capital like inventories, receivable, cash and marketable securities,
payables and term loan have give component wise importance to the study. The main
attempt is to know the firms ability to fulfill its short term obligation.
1.6. STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
Every business need fund for two purpose; one for the establishment and the other
to carry out the day to day operation. It needs some amount of working capital to meet daily
obligation. The need for working capital arises due to the time gap between the production
and realization cash from sales. Management of working capital is concerned with the
problem that arises in attempting to manage current asset, current liability and the inter
relationship that exist between them. Effective and efficient working capital management of
a firm has a great effect on its profitability, liquidity and the structural health of
organization
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2.1 INDUSTRY PROFILE
Electronics is the study of properties and behavior of electronics and other
carriers of electric charge especially with reference to technological and industrial
applications.
Electronics play a vital role in the economic and social development of a country,
especially the liberalization policy followed by the government, has enabled the
development of electronic industries in our country. The electronic Devices Industry leads
the Food Chain, Electronic System and the Market Sector within the food chain.
In the Chain, Semiconductor follows Electronics. They play an important role in
the manufacture of competitive Electronic System. The next two parts of the Chain are
again very closely related Semiconductor market.The contribution made by Keltron to a national electronics production is very
significant. Year after year Keltrons share to national production is declining. The reason
may be due to existence of high wage system and Government policy. The main objective
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Electronic Devices
Semiconductors
Semiconductors
Production Equipment
Materials
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of Keltron was to set up Electronic Industrial unit all over Kerala. Electronics occupy a
key position in modern science and technology. It has a vital role to play in the field of
automatic energy education, agricultural and employment generation.
Following are some of the units, which manufacture electrolytic capacitors.
Kerala Statate Electronic Development Corporation ltd.
Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.
Navabharath enterprises, Hyderabad
Pieco Electronics And Electronicals Bombay
Rescon Manufacturing Pvt.Ltd, Pune
Sab Electronics Devices, Sahidabad
Webelsen Capacitors Ltd, Culcutta
In addition to the above, there are quite a few units manufacturing electrolytic
capacitors in small scale. The average capacity of each manufacturer in small scale is in
between .5 to 3 million numbers of electrolytic capacitor per annum. According to a
recent report on the Indian capacitor industry prepared for Electronic Component
Industries Association (ELCINA) by the year 2006 the total demand would be worth
Rs.2750.
The current indigenous production is estimated to be worth 1200mn. The gap is met
by imports. Also the import duty on components including capacitors is expected to be
brought down to 0% as per the WTO agreement. As such the market prices are bound to
fall further even while the demand increases.
2.1.1. INDIAN MARKET FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Despite having population over one billion people India has a relatively small
electronic market being ranked twenty-sixth worldwide. In terms of production the
country is ranked twenty-ninth.
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The consumer electronics sector dominates the industry and has benefited from a
massive and expanding market. Television sets account for 22% of overall production.
Electronic imports have steadily increased in recent years and accounted for 41% of
the market in 2001, up from 16% in 1993. In contrast exports account only for 18% of the
production.
2.1.2. WORLD MARKET FOR ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS
Faster, Better and Cheaper is the slogan that drives todays electronic industry.
Consumers are buying goods at a faster rate than the past. Electronic industry now
follows the slogan Innovate or Perish. Thus we can see number of novel and modified
products in the market today.
Electronics development has not been a steady one it is cyclic in nature. There is
much fluctuation in demand and supply. But since future belongs to the Electronic
Industry as for its providing us compact, simple and innovative products the demand for
the electronic devices can be steadied after some time. Keltron is the sole manufacturing
unit of capacitors in Kerala. These are some of the units, which manufacture electrolyte
capacitors.
Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation Limited
Navabharath Enterprises, Hyderabad
Pieco Electronics and Electricals Limited, Bombay
Rescon manufacturing Private Limited, Pune
Sab Electronic Devices, Sahidabad
Webel Sen Capacitors limited, Calcutta
In addition to the above, there are quite a few units manufacturing electrolytic
capacitors in small scale. The average capacity of each manufacturer in small scale is in
between 0.5 to 3 million numbers of electrolytic capacitors per annum.
As per the information available, all the major units of capacitors are working
well. In fact, some of the major units have taken effective steps for their existing units.
The small-scale industries are however facing some problems. The major problem they
are facing is the non-availability of indigenous good quality raw materials. The organized
sector is using 90% to 98% imported raw materials.
The leading Asian products of AEC are as follows,
Japan
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Nippon Chemicon
Nichicon
Elna
Shin EL, Tsushin Kogya
Hitachi Condenser
Toshin Kobyo
South Korea
Korea Elna
Samhwa Electronics
Samsung
Dong Sung
Taiwan
Kaimei Electronics
Yeong hong
Matsushita Taiwan
Teapo
Anodia etc.
The basic technology for manufacturing of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors has
changed a little since the first high performance Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors using
formed and etching aluminum foils was developed in 1930s.
However, over the years, especially with the advent of modern equipment
utilizing integrated circuits and with the demand imposed by improved and consistence
performance over extended period of time, substantial adoption and process improvementhave been made.
The leading overseas manufacturers to the following developments are paying
maximum attention.
Improved materials and their performance
Automation
Reliability and quality assurance
Low ESR
Higher temperature capability
Miniaturization
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For the Indian Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors industry to improve its
profitability of the company, the following is required.
Increased the capacities with capacity in excess of indigenous demand stated for
exports
Further automation of the system resulting in high international standards yields
Availability at competitive cost of international standard raw materials preferably
from indigenous source
All these factors are closely interrelated.
Basic technology is to of a fairly high order. The manufacture of ECs in the
country is being more or less led by three or four large units which also serve as the
repository of basic technology, some acquired through foreign collaboration and some by
other means such as through drawing/designs and diffusion of skilled personnel. The
small size units squeezed out of the competition arising from both foreign and domestic
companies.
Faster, better, cheaper is the slogan of the electronic industry
2.1.3. MARKET TREND IN ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC
CAPACITOR INDUSTRY
The primary market for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors remains the consumer
himself. Electronics with Asia pacific the largest region, the area benefiting most from the
move by Japanese manufacturers to locate consumer electronics production offshore and
the strong growth in the indigenous manufacturing base. Flat panel displays, digital
cameras and automotives will drive the growth.
A number of new markets are emerging as performance improves. Axial leaded
aluminum capacitors are now viewed as a mature technology with the number of
manufacturers discontinuing production. The medium to longer-term aluminum will faced
continued competition from base metal multilayer ceramic, developments in super
specialty applications.
The reason indigenous production is increased day by day leading to an increased
in demand. The gap here is met by imports. Also the import duty is supposed to be
brought down as per the WTO agreement. As such the market prices are bound to fall
further even while the demand increases. Thus even with complexities Electronic Industry
has a bright future ahead!
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2.2 COMPANY PROFILE
2.2.1. HISTORY IN BRIEF
Keltron Components Complex Ltd (KCCL) was incorporated on 8th October
1974 as an associate company ofKerala State Electronics Development Corporation
Ltd (KSEDC). A plant for the manufacture of 18 million pieces of Aluminum
Electrolytic Capacitor was established in collaboration with M/s NV Sprague eletromag
Belgium, which was a subsidiary of Sprague Electric co., USA. The company went in to
commercial production in 1978. the expansion of capacitor plant was undertaken in a
phased manner to 55 million pieces by 1984-85 and 150 million pieces by 1990-91. the
company became a subsidiary of KSEDC increased from 8 million pieces in 1978-79 to
145 million pieces in 1999-2000.
.
2.2.2. PRODUCTS
The company started with manufacture of Axial, radial and can type DC
capacitors. Subsequently products were added with in house development. At present the
company manufactures a wide range of Aluminum Electrolytic DC and AC capacitors as
below,
2.2.3. APPLICATION/ CUSTOMERS
Electrolytic capacitors are widely used in TV sets, VCP, VCR, Radios, Tape
Recorders, Telephone Instruments, Electronic Exchanges, communication equipments,
Defense equipments etc. the present customers include major Indian manufactures like,
BEL
ITI
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C-DOT
HCL
TATA TELECOM
BPL TELECOM
ONIDA
SHARP INDIA
VIDEOCON
CROMPTON GREAVES
TEXLA
ECIL etc
2.2.4. COMPETITORS
The major competitors in India for electrolytic capacitors are Punssumi India Ltd.,
Uptron, Webelson, Philips, incap; Elnet etcmost of the competitors are not working to
capacity. With liberalization of economy, and bringing capacitors under OGL, the
company has to compete with international brands like Rubycon, Nichicon, Panasonic,
Samsung, Elna etc
2.2.5. TECHNOLOGY
The company acquired the technology for design development manufacturing and
testing from the collaborators, M/s M.V. Sprague Electromagnet. The manufacturing
process which was mainly semi-automatic and manual in nature was upgraded
subsequently by the company by sourcing state of the art automatic machinery from
Japan during the expansions undertaken. The company could also update the technology
by optaining information from suppliers on the latest development taking place in Japan,
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Korea and Taiwan on size reduction and high temperature categories of capacitors with
its in-house R&D effects.
The major raw materials, viz. aluminum etched and formed Foil was initially
sourced from various countries. The company had developed and mastered the
technology for forming of aluminum foil for low voltage and high voltage use. The
company had indigenously
Fabricated machinery for forming of 1, 25,000 M2 of low voltage foils and 40,000
M2 of high voltage foil thereby reducing dependence on import of basic raw materials.
The company had already developed and demonstrated capability for etching of
high voltage aluminum foils under a grant in aid project with aid from Dept. of
electronics (DEO) the company is at present engaged in development of technology for
etching of low voltage aluminum foils with a 50% cost sharing grant from DOE.The company also engaged in development of electrolytes. Already a few
electrolytes had been developed with in-house R&D and development of other
electrolytes solution are in progress.
The design development and manufacture of the following varies of capacitors
were done by the company as part of in-house development.
1. Miniature capacitors of 85 C (2000 Hrs life)
2. Sub miniature capacitor 7mm height
3. Horizontal correction capacitor
4. 105 C (High Temp) capacitors for automotive applications
5. Aluminum electrolytic motor star AC capacitor
6. Snap mount capacitor for SMPS requirement
7. Lug/Screw Terminal type for power supplies
2.2.6. QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT
The need for quality needs no special emphasis. One benefit of quality is increased
productivity results in better profit and builds customer loyalty. Quality control is a staff
function concerned with prevention of defects in manufacturing so that, items maybe made
right at the first time and not to be performed.
There must be inspection and control of incoming raw material to ensure that they
meet the specification; there must be planning and controlling of manufacturing process to
ensure that suitable methods are being used and that machines and equipments are
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performing satisfactorily; there must be in process inspection to ensure that items being
fabricated meet specification; there must be final inspection and testing for product
performances.
The department doing these functions is called quality assurance department. A quality
assurance department provides 100% quality assurance for the capacitors produced. The
required quality can be attained by regular inspection. The inspection is carried out in three
stages:
1. Incoming inspection
2. Patrol inspection
3. Outgoing inspection
2.2.7. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
National Productivity Award for 1988-89 under large scale electronic components units
from National Productivity council, New Delhi.
ELCINA Award 1993 for excellence in Research & Development for work done in the
field of forming technology.
Department of scientific and industrial Research, Ministry of science and Technology,
Govt. of India approval for the in-house Research & Development.
ISO-9001 certification from KPMG-QR, USA, only Electrolytic capacitor manufacture
to have ISO-9001 certification in India.
With the experience and knowledge gained over the year the company is
confident to upgrade technology in the tune with market requirements in the future also.
The present technology of electrolytic capacitors is expected to stay for another ten to
fifteen years with marginal variation. The only development taking place in the developedcountries is in terms of reference mount technology and in India this technology is expected
to be commercialized in another ten to fifteen years only.
Plant and Machinery
The original and machinery for 18 million pieces per annum of capacitors were
sourced from M/s NV Sprague Electromag Belgium. Subsequently, for the expansion
project the company sourced automatic state of the art machinery from M/s JCCEngineering co., Japan, M/s CKD corporation, Japan and M/s Dons enterprises, Taiwan.
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2.2.8. ORGANIZATION CHART
PLG - Planning
EDP Electronic Data Processing
MFD - Manufacturing
PE Plan Engineering
FIN - Finance
CAL - Calibration
QA Quality Assurance
R&D Research & Development
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PLG
EDP
MFG
PE
FI
N
CAL
QA
R&D
E&F
MA
T
HRD&AD
M
E&D
MK
T
Managing Director
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with decreasing voltage will have increasing voltage formed foil. The standard width of
50mm foil will be slit into 3.0mm based on capacitor size.
The slit foil is stitched with purity tabs to lead out for external circuit. The capacitor
elements and impregnated electrolyte used in the production of Aluminum Electrolyte
Capacitors depends on the working voltage and temperature category of the capacitor.
2.3.2. PRODUCTS
The company started with manufactures of Axial, Radial and Can type Dc
capacitors. Subsequently products were added with in house development. At present the
company manufactures a wide range of Aluminum Electrolytic DC and AC capacitors as
below
Type Designation
1. Radical Capacitors
SA2 Small Sized + 85c (200 hrs)
SM Reduced size 7mm height
SN Bipolar
SH Horizontal correction
SZ Low ESR
SB Professional grade defense approved
SE High temperature, 105c (for automobile
Section)
2. Axial Capacitors
DB Miniature 85c (2000 hrs)
DC Large axial 85c (2000 hrs)
DD Professional (defense approved)
3. Can Type capacitors
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MA PCB mounts high voltage capacitor
MB Snap mounts
MD Double Can motor start AC capacitor
MS Single Can motor start AC capacitor
MP Can type screw terminal
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1. SOURCES OF DATA
Data required for the analysis is obtained from secondary sources as well as by
personal interview. The data with respect to current assets, current liabilities, sales, purchases
and other balance sheet item were collected from the published annual reports and records of
the company.
3.2. RESEARCH DESIGN
The research design adopted for the study is descriptive in nature. The study
describes the structure, size and working capital, length of operating cycle and also analyses
theefficiency with which working capital has been managed.
3.3. ANALYSIS OF DATA
The collected information has been properly tabulated and wherever possible graphs
have been included. The most commonly used tool for this study is ratio. Objective of the
study
1. To analyze the liquidity position of the KCCL
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2. To identify the turnover ratio of KCCL
3. To analyze structure and growth of working capital.
4. To study the sources and uses of current assets.
5. To give suggestion and recommendation base on the findings for the good working
capital of the firm.
4.1. WORKING CAPITAL CONCEPTS
Working capital is the lifeblood and nerve centre of a business. Working part
of firms capital which is required to finance short term or current assets. According toaccount terminology it is the difference between the inflow and out flow of funds. In
other words it is the net cash flow. Thus, working capital is the amount of funds necessary
to cover the cost of operation of an enterprise.
4.2. CLASSIFICATION OF WORKING CAPITAL
Working capital may be classified into two ways,
1) ON THE BASIS OF CONCEPT
On the basis of concept, there are two types of working capital and Net working
capital.
a) GROSS WORKING CAPITAL
Gross working capital is simply called as working capital refers to the firm
investment current assets. This concept emphasis the quantitative aspect of working
capital (current asset) are the assets which can be converted into cash within an
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accounting year and include cash, short time securities, debtors, bills receivable and
stock.
b) NET WORKING CAPITAL
Net working capital refers to the difference between current assets and current
liabilities. This concept lays emphasis upon the qualitative aspects of the working capital.
Current liabilities are those claims of outsiders, which are expected to mature for payment
with outstanding expenses. Net working capital may be positive or negative. A positive
net working capital will arise when current assets exceeds current liabilities. A negative
working capital occurs when current liabilities are in excess of current assets.
2) ON THE BASIS OF TIME
On the basis of time, working capital may be classified as permanent of fixed
working capital and temporary or variable working capital.
a) PERMANENT OR FIXED WORKING CAPITAL
Permanent or fixed working capital is the minimum amount, which is required to
ensure effective utilization of fixed facilities and for maintaining the circulation of current
assets. There is always a minimum level of current asset which is continuously required
by the enterprise to carry out its normal business operations.The permanent working capital further be classified as regular working capital and
reserve working capital. Regular working capital required to ensure circulation of current
assets from cash to inventories, from inventories to receivables and from receivables to
cash and so on. Reserve working capital is the excess amount over the requirement of
regular working capital, which may be provided for contingencies that may arise at
unstated period, such as strike, rise in prices depression etc.
b) TEMPORARY OR VARIABLE WORKING CAPITAL
Temporary or variable working capital, which keeps on fluctuating from time to
time on the basis of business activities. In other words it represents additional current
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asset required for different times during the operating year. Supplier of temporary
working capital can expect its return during off-season, when the firm does not require it.
Hence, temporary working capital is generally financed from short term sources of
finance such as credit.
Variable working capital can be further classified as seasonal working capital and
special working capital. Most of the enterprises have to provide additional working
capital to meet the seasonal and special needs. The capital required to meet the seasonal
needs of the enterprise is called seasonal working capital. Special working capital is that
part of working capital, which is required to meet special contingencies such as launching
of extensive marketing campaigns for conducting research etc.
Permanent and Variable Working Capital: -
The magnitude of current assets needed is not always the same; it increases anddecreases over time. However, there is always, a minimum level of current assets, which
is continuously required by the firm to carry on its business operations.
This minimum level of current assets is referred to as permanent, or fixed working
capital. Depending upon the changes in production and sales, the need for working
capital, over and above permanent working capital will fluctuate. The extra working
capital, needed to support the changing production and sales activities is called
fluctuating or variable or temporary working capital.
Both kinds of working capital-permanent and temporary-are necessary to facilitate
production and sale through the operating cycle, but temporary working capital is created
by the firm to meet liquidity requirements that will last only temporarily.
Current Assets Level Policy: -
The financial manager should determine the optimum level of current assets so that
the wealth of shareholders is maximized. A firm needs fixed and current assets to support
a particular level of output.
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However, to support the same level of output, the firm can have different levels of
current assets. The level of current assets can be measured by relating current assets to
fixed assets. Dividing the current assets by fixed assets gives CA/FA ratio.
Assuming a constant level of fixed assets, a higher CA/FA ratio indicates a
conservative current assets policy and a lower CA/FA ratio means an aggressive current
assets policy assuming other factors to be constant.
A conservative policy implies greater liquidity and lower risk.
While aggressive policy indicates higher risk and poor liquidity.
The current asset policy of the most firms may fall between these two extreme
policies, which are called as average policy.
Current Assets Financing Policy: -
After establishing the level of current assets, the firm must determine how these
should be financed. What mix of long-term capital and short-term capital should the firm
employ to support its current assets?
Several strategies are available to a firm for financing its capital requirements.
Three strategies are listed as below.
Strategy A (Conservative Approach): -
Long-term financing is used to meet fixed asset requirement as well as peak
working capital requirement. When the working capital requirement is less than its peak
level, the surplus is invested in liquid assets (cash and marketable securities). A portion
of a fluctuating working capital is financed by long-term sources.
Strategy B (Matching or Hedging Approach): -
Long-term financing is used to meet fixed asset requirements, permanent working
capital requirement. The fluctuating working capital requirement is financed by short-
term financing.
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Strategy C (Aggressive Approach): -
Long-term financing is used to meet fixed asset requirement and part of
permanent working capital requirement. Short-term financing is used to meet fluctuating
working capital requirement & part of permanent working capital.
4.3. FACTORS INFLUENCING WORKING CAPITAL
REQUIREMENTS
a) Nature of Business.
The working capital requirement of a firm is closely related to the nature of its
business. A service firm, like an electricity undertaking or a transport corporation, which
has a short operating cycle and which sells predominantly on cash basis, has a modest
working capital requirement. On the other hand, a manufacturing concern like a machine
tools unit, which has a long operating cycle and which sells largely on credit, has a very
substantial working capital requirement.
b) Seasonality of operations.
Firms, which have marked seasonality in their operations usually, have highly
fluctuating working capital requirements. To illustrate, consider a firm manufacturingceiling fans. The sale of ceiling fans reaches a peak during the summer months and drops
sharply during the winter period. The working capital need of such a firm is likely to
increase considerably in summer months and decrease significantly during the winter
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period. On the other hand, a firm manufacturing a product like lamps, which have fairly
even sales round the year, tends to have stable working capital needs.
c) Production policy.
A firm marked by pronounced seasonal fluctuation in its sales may pursue a
production policy, which may reduce the sharp variations in working capital
requirements. For example, a manufacturer of ceiling fans may maintain a steady
production throughout the year rather than intensify the production activity during the
peak business season. Such a production policy may dampen the fluctuations in working
capital requirements.
d) Market Conditions.The degree of competition prevailing in the market place has an important bearing
on working capital needs. When competition is keen, a larger inventory of finished goods
is required to promptly serve customers who may not be inclined to wait because other
manufacturers are ready to meet their needs. Further, generous credit terms may have to
be offered to attract customers in a highly competitive market.
Thus, working capital needs tend to be high because of greater investment in finished
goods inventory and accounts receivable. If the market is strong and competition weak, afirm can manage with a smaller inventory of finished goods because customers can be
served withsome delay. Further, in such a situation the firm can insist on cash payment
and avoid lock-up of funds in accounts receivable-it can even ask for advance payment,
partial or total.
e) Conditions of Supply.
The inventory of raw materials, spares, and stores depends on the conditions ofsupply. If the supply is prompt and adequate, the firm can manage with small inventory.
However, if the supply is unpredictable and scant then the firm, to ensure continuity of
production, would have to acquire stocks as and when they are available and carry larger
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inventory on an average. A similar policy may have to be followed when the raw
material is available only seasonally and production operations are carried out round the
year.
4.4. MANAGEMENT OF WORKING CAPITAL
Working capital is the lifeblood of business enterprise. It has assumed great
significant in the recent past. It has now been established that a small economy inworking capital utilization magnifies the profitability of an enterprise considerably. The
firm has therefore to optimize the use of the limited available resources at their disposal
through their efficient and effective management of working capital.
Liquidity and profitability is the two dimension of an enterprise. An efficient and
effective management of working capital enables an enterprise to maximize the
profitability and maintain adequate liquidity in the business. The manner of management
of working capital determined to a large extent of success and failure of an enterprise.
Many a time, in the event of failure of an enterprise the storage of working capital is
given out as its main reason. But in the ultimate evolution, it may be the mismanagement
of working capital. It is therefore necessary to maintain an optimum level of working
capital so as to ensure profitability and to maintain adequate liquidity in the business.
Working capital management means the problem of decision making regarding
investment in current assets within objective of maintaining the liquidity of funds of the
firm to meet its current obligation. The major areas in working capital management are:
Problem of deciding the optimal level of investment in the current assets
1. Problem of deciding the optimal mix of current and fixed assets
2. Location of sources of short term financing
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3. The importance of working capital management is reflected in the fact that financial
Managers spend a lot of time in managing current assets and current liabilities.
Arranging short term financing negotiating favorable credit terms, controlling the
movement of cash administrating accounts receivables, and monitoring the investment in
inventories consume a great deal of time of financial managers.
4.5. SIGNIFICANCE OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN
DEVELOPING ECONOMIES
The importance of managing working capital is magnified when it refers to firms
in developing economies. These firms have many problems, such as being small in size and
lack of resources. The list of problems is long and includes low level of product and
process technology, small product market, lack of access to capital, lack of physical
infrastructure and proper institutional frame work. Because of their small size, firms in
developing satisfy the demand they may have the product and this makes inventory
management more relevant.
Both human and financial resources of the firms in developing economies are
very limited. The problem of managing working capital investments and short-term debt
may be increased by such lack of managerial knowledge. Financially, firm in developing
countries lack the opportunity of getting benefit of financial markets as the firms are small
in size and have less opportunity to go public to benefit from financial markets. Banks will
resistant to provide long-term loans to such firms.
So because of these reasons working capital management is even more
important in developing countries than developed countries. It is through the working
capital related activities that they are trying to capitalize in order to create value for the
firms.
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Need for Working Capital
The need for working capital is to run the day to day business cannot be over
emphasized. The need for working capital arises due to the time gap between production
and realization of cash from sales. Thus working capital is
a) For the purchase of raw materials, components and spares.
b) To pay wages and salaries.
c) To meet the day to day expenses and overhead costs like power, office expenses etc.
d) To meet various selling costs as packing, advertising etc.
e) To provide credit facilities to the customers.
f) To maintain the inventories of raw material, work-in-progress, stores and finished
stocks.
Sufficient working capital is necessary to sustain sales activity; this is referred to
Operating or Cash Cycle. The continuing flow from cash to suppliers, to inventories to
accounts receivables, and back into cash is called operating cycle.
In other words, the term cash cycle refers to the length of time necessary tocomplete the following cycles of event:
Conversion of cash into inventory.
Conversion of inventory into receivables.
Conversion of receivables into cash.
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A firms operating cycle typically consists of their primary activities purchasing
resources, manufacturing the products, and sales of the product. These activities create
fund flaw that are both unsynchronized because cash disbursements usually take place
before cash receipts. They are uncertain because future sales and costs, which generate
the respective receipts and disbursements, cannot be forecasted with complete accuracy.
If the firm is to maintain liquidity and needs to function properly, it has to invest fund in
various short term assets during the cycle. It has to maintain a cash balance to pay bills
they becomes due. In addition, the company invests in inventories to fill customers order
properly and finally, the company invests accounts receivables to extend credit to its
customers. Thus a firm should make adequate investments in inventories and debtors for
smooth and uninterrupted production.
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RECEIVABLES
INVENTORY
CASH
Phase 1
Phase 3
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Manufacturing companys three phases of operating cycle: -
The operating cycle of a manufacturing company involves three phases
Acquisition of resources.
Manufacture of the product.
Sale of the product.
These phases affect cash flows, which most of the time, are neither synchronized
not certain. They are not synchronized because cash outflows usually occur before cash
inflows. Cash inflows are not certain because sales and collections, which give rise to
cash inflows, are difficult to forecast accurately. The firms gross operating cycle (GOC)
can be determined as inventory conversion period (ICP) plus debtors conversion period
(DCP).
A) GOC = ICP + DCP.
Here GOC = Gross Operating Cycle.
ICP = Inventory Conversion Period.
DCP = Debtors Conversion Period.
B) ICP = RMCP + WIPCP + FGCP.
Here ICP = Inventory Conversion Period.
RMCP = Raw Material Conversion Period.
WIPCP = Work-in-Process Conversion Period.
FGCP = Finished Goods Conversion Period.
C) NOC = GOC PDP.
Here GOC = Gross Operating Cycle.
PDP = Payables Deferral Period.
If the depreciation and profit is excluded from expenses in the computation of
operating cycle, the net operating cycle will be called as Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC).
Pictorial representation of GOC, NOC, ICP, PDP, FGCP, RMCP, WIPCP & DCP can be
viewed in the below mentioned diagram.
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Length of Operating Cycle
The component of working capital such as inventories and debtors enables a firm to
compute the length of the operating cycle. The length of the operating cycle includes the
sum of inventory conversion period. The inventory conversion period is the total time
needed to producing and selling the products. It comprises of raw materials conversion
period, work in progress conversion period is the time required in collecting the outstanding
amount from the customers
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4.7. ELEMENTS OF WORKING CAPITAL
1. CASH MANAGEMENT
Cash is the business enterprise may be compared to the blood of the human body,
blood gives life and strength to the human body, and cash imparts life and strength. Profits
and solvency to the business organizations.
Motives for holding cash:
The firms need for cash may be attributed to the following needs. Transaction
motives, precautionary motive and speculative motive. Some people are of the view that a
business requires cash only for the first two motives while others feel that speculative
motive also remains. These motives are discussed as follows.
Transaction Motives
Precautionary Motives
Speculative Motives
Compensation Motives
Transaction Motives:-
A firm needs cash for making transactions in the day for day operations. The
cash is needed to make purchases, pay expenses, taxes, dividend etc. The cash need
arises due to the fact that there is no complete synchronization between cash receipts
and payments.
Precautionary Motives:-
A firm is required to keep cash for meeting various contingencies. Through cash
inflows and cash outflows are anticipated but there may be variations in these estimates.
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Speculative Motives:-
The speculative motives relate to holding for cash for investing its profitable
opportunities as and when they arise. Such opportunities do not come in a regular manner.
Compensation Motives:-
Every business concern enjoys certain services from its bankers fees of charge. So,
it is usually required to deep certain minimum.
Goals of Cash Management
To satisfy day-to-day business requirement.
To provide for scheduled major payments.
To face unexpected cash drains.
To size potential opportunities for profitable long-term investments.
To meet requirements of bank relationship.
To build re survivor for net cash inflows till the availability of better uses of funds
by conscious planning.
To minimize the operation costs of cash management.
Importance of Cash Management
Cash management is one of the areas of working capital management. In fact, cash
management is the most important areas of working capital management. This has
contributed to the Importance of cash management.
A. Cash management assumes more importance than other current assets
because cash is the most significant and the least productive assets that the firm holds.
B. Management of cash is also important because to as difficult to predict
cash inflows accurately and that is no perfect coincidence between inflows and outflows of
cash.
C. Cash management is also important because cash constitutes the smallest
portion of the total current assets; even then, considerable time of management is devoted
for it.
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Objective of Cash Management
Keeping these two views liquidity and profitability, the following objectives can be
identified of cash management.
a. To made cash payments.
b. To maintain minimum cash reserve.
a. To made cash payments.
A very objective of holding cash is to meet the various types of expenditure
to be incurred in business operations. Several types of expenditure have to be met at
different points of time and the firm should be prepared to make such cash payments.
b. To maintain minimum cash reserve.
Another important objective of cash management is to maintain
minimum cash reserve. This means, in the process statements from forecast of expected cash flows
and cash outflows for a given person. The forecast may be based on the present operation or theanticipated future operations.
Advantages of Cash Management:
The availability of cash may be a matter of life of death. A sufficiency if
cash can deep an unsuccessful firm going despite losses. Conversely, an insufficiency of cash can
bring failure in the face of actual or prospective earnings.
I. Cash may be set to be like the blood stream on living body for its very much the
life-blood of business. It must be kept circulating.
II. It helps to avoid uncertainty in the future
III. It gives an inventory of the financial reserves, which are available in the event of a
recession.
IV. It yields a plan as an integral part of the procedure.
V. It views problem in a dynamic context over a period of time.
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Disadvantages of Cash Management
I. It may offer a solution of compensation, which is not justified on the basis of a concrete
notion, particularly which the business economy operates in an uncertain world.
II. It considers economic recession as the main sources of uncertainty but ignores
technological developments shifts in consumer preference political changes etc.
2. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Management of inventory
The literally meaning if the world inventory is stock of goods. To the finance
manager inventory connects the value of raw materials, consumable, spares, work-in-progress,
finished goods and scrap in which a companys funds have been invested. He considered control
over inventory.
Nature of inventory
To understand the exact meaning of the word inventory use may study it from the
usage side of from the side of point of entry in the operations. Inventory includes the followingthings.
i. Raw materials.
ii. Work-in-progress.
iii. Consumables.
iv. Finished goods.
v. Spares.
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Raw materials:-
Raw materials form a major input into the organization. They are required to carry out
production activities uninterruptedly. The quantity of raw materials required will be determined
by the rate of consumption and the time required for replenishing the supplies.
Work-in-progress:-
The work-in-progress is that stage of stock, which is in between raw materials and
finished goods. The raw materials enter the process of manufacture but they are yet to attain final
shape of finished goods.
Consumables:-
These are the materials that are needed to smoother the process of production. These
materials do not directly enter production but they act as catalysts, etc. Consumables may be
classified according to their consumption and criticality.
Finished goods:-
These are the goods, which are ready for the consumers. The stock of finished goods
provides a buffer between production and market.
Spares:-
Spares also form a part of inventory. The consumption pattern of raw materials,
consumables, finished goods are different from that of spares.
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4.7.1. BENEFITS OF HOLDING INVENTORY
The benefits of holding inventory arises from the following reasons
Large purchases of raw materials or finished goods may be made to take advantage of
the discounts offered a bulk purchases. Bulk purchases; naturally result in holding of inventories.
Large orders may be placed for goods to cut down the ordering costs, the costs of
checking, handling and payments involved in small orders large orders, naturally result in
holding large inventories.
Holding of sufficient inventories of raw materials or finished goods becomes necessary
in times of scarcity to prevent stoppage of production or business
Vital spares and tools are required to be kept in stock so as to avoid spells of production
break down due to non-availability of important spares parts or tools.
Holding goods in the process of production is a technological necessity. It depends
mainly on the length of manufacturing process.
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4.7.2. FACTORS INFLUENCING INVENTORY REQUIREMENT
Inventory represents the most prominent component of assets in a business enterprise. For
manufacturing firm, it is necessary to have inventory of raw materials, goods-in-progress and
inventory of finished goods. The factors influencing inventory requirements are:-
1) NATURE OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES:-
For a firm engaged in manufacturing activity sufficiently large amount offends will be
required to carry inventories. Similarly, trading companies in their bid to ensure smooth trading
activity has to employ large funds in holding stocks.
2) INVENTORY TURNOVER:-
Within the same line of business inventory requirement vary markedly in different
firms depending essentially on inventory turnover. Inventory turnover in firms reveals how many
times the inventory turns during a given period of time.
3) METHODS OF INVENTORY VALUATION:-
Methods that a firm follows in valuating inventories have also its affect on the level of
investment in inventory. Two important methods of inventory valuation are First-In-First-Out
(FIFO) and Last-In-First-Out (LIFO).
4) NATURE OF ARRANGEMENTS WITH SUPPLIERS OF GOODS:-
If arrangement made either the supplier of the materials is such that they will supply
materials on order but will demand the payment only on the scale of the finished goods, he firm
need to keep large amount of inventories.
5) SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:-
Finally, the financial manager should study critically the circumstances under which the
firm will operate and which have their direct bearing on inventory level. It would be suitable to
discuss the impact of these situations on the level of different kinds of inventories separately.
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4.7.3. TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
The following are the important tools and technique of inventory
management.
i. Determination of stock levels
ii. Determination of safety stock
iii. Selecting a proper system of ordering for inventory
iv. Determination of economic order quantity
v. A.B.C Analysis
vi. VED Analysis
Determination of stock levels:-
Carrying of too much and too little of inventories is detrimental to the firm. Various
stock levels are discussed as such
a. Minimum level
b. Re-ordering levelc. Maximum level
d. Danger level
e. Average stock level
Determination of safety stock:-
Safety stock is a buffer to meet some unanticipated increase in usage. The usage of
inventory cannot be perfectly forecasted. It fluctuates over a period of time.
Selecting a proper system of ordering for inventory:-
The basic problem of inventory is to decide the re-order point. This point indicates an
order should be placed. The re-order print is determined with the help of these things.
a. Average rate.
b. Duration of time.
c. Economic order quantity
ECONOMIC ORDER QUANTITY:-
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Economic order quantity is the size of the lot to be purchased which is economically viable.
This is the quantity of material, which can be purchased at minimum costs.
A.B.C ANALYSIS:-
Under A.B.C Analysis, the materials are divided into three categories viz, A, B, C, past
experience has shown that almost 10% of the items contribute to 70% of value of consumption
and this category is called A category. About 20% of the items contribute about 20% of value
of consumption and this is known as category B materials, category C covers about 70% of
items of materials, which contribute 10% of value of consumption.
VED ANALYSIS:-
The VED Analysis is used generally for spare parts. The requirements and urgency of
spare parts as different from that of materials. Spare parts are classified as Vital(V), Essential(E),
and desirable(D).
Vital (V) means items that, when not available, a production is help up. These are also
called insurance items.
Essential (E) means non-available items, which dislocate production work.
Desirable (D) means items that are necessary, but do not cause any immediate loss of
production.
4.7.4. OBJECTIVES OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
The basic objectives of inventory management are
To avoid over and under investment in inventories
To produce the right quality and right quantity of goods at the right time AND at a
reasonable price.
These can be grouped as
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Availability of materials: -All type of materials should be available at all times so
that production should not suffer.
Best service to customer: -By producing finished quality goods to the satisfaction of
customers & maintaining the delivery periods.
Wastage minimization: -To minimize wastage at all levels.
Promotion of manufacturing efficiency: - By providing the right kind of
materials & by improving the morale of the workers.
Optimum investment: - These will be no unnecessary hold of money, if optimum
levels of inventories are held. Capital can be efficiently used.
Purchase economy: -It offers several advantages & economies in purchasing because
of bulk purchase & favourable market conditions.
Optimum level of inventories: - This saves lots money & avoids the out stock
danger.
Production level control: - proper inventory control helps in increasing &
maintaining the buffer stock of raw materials to meet any eventually.
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5. RATIO ANALYSIS OF KCCL
5.1 SHORT TERM FINANCIAL POSITION.
)a CURRENT RATIO:
Current ratio establishes relationship between current assets and
current liabilities. The ratio is also known as working capital ratio.
This ratio is widely used to analyze short term financial position of the firm. A higher ratio
indicates the firms ability to pay its current obligation in time and lower ratio represents the
liability position of the firm is not good. The accepted norm for current ratio is 2:1 i.e., the firm
having current asset.
YEAR Current Assets Current Liability Ratio
2004-05 2306.08 978.67 2.36
2005-06 2180.34 1069.59 2.04
2006-07 1970.60 1160.61 1.70
2007-08 2203.96 1130.02 1.95
2008-09 2142.58 781.69 2.74
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INTERPRETATION
Relatively high current ratio is an indication that the firm is liquid and has the ability to pay its
current obligation in time as and when they become due. Here the position of current ratio of
KCCL is the range of 1.70 to 2.74 times over current liabilities. At the outset current ratio of the
firm is with in the range of manageable limit.
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CURRENT RATIO
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Ratio
)b QUICK RATIO
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Its expresses the relationship between quick asset and quick liability. This is also known as
acid test ratio.
Quick ratio is to measure the liquidity position of the firm. It measures the firms
capacity to pay off its current obligation immediately. A quick ratio of 1:1 is considered to
be satisfactory
YEAR CURRENT ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITY RATIO
2004-05 824.64 978.67 .84
2005-06 775.81 1069.59 .73
2006-07 681.87 1160.61 .59
2007-08 832.17 1130.02 .74
2008-09 1107.60 781.68 1.42
INTERPRETATION
High quick ratio is an indication that the firm is liquid and has the ability to meet its current
or liquid liabilities in time.
The quick ratio of KCCL is with in the range of 0.59 to 1.42 this shows that the quick ratio
of KCCL not sufficient to meets its liabilities. The firms liquidity position has to be
increased.
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QUICK RATIO
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
YEAR
RATIO
5.2 CURRENT ASSET MOVEMENTS/ACTIVITY RATIO
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a) INVENTORY TURN OVER RATIO:
Inventory turnover ratio indicates the efficiency of the firm producing selling its
product. It is calculated by dividing the sales by inventory; and Days of Inventory
Holdings (DIH) are calculated by dividing the number of days in a year (say 360) by
inventory turnover.
The higher the ratio better is the performance of the company and vice versa.
Year Cost of goods sold Average Inventory Ratio
2004-05 2858.91 1481.44 1.93
2005-06 2770.49 1404.53 1.97
2006-07 2632.09 1288.73 2.04
2007-08 2565.28 1371.79 1.87
2008-09 2437.02 1536.39 1.59
INTERPRETATION
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Inventory turn over ratio indicates the velocity of conversion of stock into sales.
Here the ratios range from 1.59 to 2.04. A high ratio indicates efficient management of
inventory because the stocks are sold frequently. A lower ratio indicate that the firm is
having over investment in investment, dull business, poor quality of goods, stock
accumulations, accumulation of obsolete and slow moving goods and low profit as
compared to total investment.
Here the firm maintains a good and well build inventory turn over ratio.
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INVENTORY TURN OVER RATIO
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Ratio
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The ratio indicates average time taken for clearing stock. This period is calculated by
dividing the number of days by inventory turnover ratio.
Year No. of days Inventory Turnover
Ratio
Period
2004-05 360 1.93 187
2005-06 360 1.97 183
2006-07 360 2.04 176
2007-08 360 1.87 193
2008-09 360 1.59 226
INTERPRETATION
The ratio shows that the inventories are converted into cash during the year.
The company should convert this stock an average of 200 days.
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AVERAGE INVENTORY HOLDING PERIOD
0
50
100
150
200
250
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Period
c) DEBTORS TURN OVER RATIO:
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Debtors turn over ratio indicates the velocity of debt collection of firm. In simple
words it indicates the number of time the average debtors are turned over during a
year.
INTERPRETATION
Generally the higher value of debtors turn over ratio indicates the firm is more efficient in
managing the debtors. But here the firm is lacking behind in this field of managing the debtors.
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Year Sales Debtors Ratio
2004-05 2455.23 714.24 3.44
2005-06 2455.20 649.92 3.78
2006-07 2044.34 599.20 3.41
2007-08 2159.42 552.03 3.91
2008-09 3089.85 981.88 3.15
Debtors Turnover ratio=Net credit sales/Average debtors
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DEBTORS TURN OVER RATIO
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Ratio
d) AVERAGE COLLECTION PERIOD
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The average collection period represents the average number of days for which a firm
has to wait before its receivables are converted into cash.
Year No. of days Debtors Turnover
ratio
Average
collection
period2004-05 360 3.44 105
2005-06 360 3.78 95
2006-07 360 3.41 106
2007-08 360 3.91 92
2008-09 360 3.15 114
INTERPRETATION
From the table we can understand that the average collection period of the firm is
varying from 2005 to 2009. During the year 2004 it had the collection period around
105 days but during the year 2008 it shrink down to 92 days. During the year 2009 it
increases around 114. The firm has to take a perfect concentration on this part.
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AVERAGE COLLECTION PERIOD
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Period
e) CREDITORS TURNOVER RATIO
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A supplier of goods is naturally interested in finding out how much time the firm is
likely to take in repaying its trade creditors.
Year Credit Purchase Average Account
Payable
Ratio
2004-05 1121.62 668.06 1.68
2005-06 1309.02 717.07 1.83
2006-07 1207.27 778.60 1.55
2007-08 1318.97 725.99 1.82
2008-09 1619.54 821.83 1.97
INTERPRETATION
This Ratio shows that the credit worthiness is going to be affected adversely. The firm
has to take proper actions in controlling the creditors turnover ratio. The firms credit
turnover ratio is very low which an unsatisfactory condition is.
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CREDITORS TURNOVER RATIO
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Ratio
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f) AVERAGE PAYMENT PERIOD
It is the average number of day taken by a firm to pay its creditors. Generally lower
the ratio, the better is the liquidity position of the firm.
Year No. of days Creditors Turnover
Ratio
Average Payment Period
2004-05 360 1.68 214
2005-06 360 1.83 197
2006-07 360 1.55 232
2007-08 360 1.82 198
2008-09 360 1.97 183
INTERPRETATION
From the analysis conducted it is found that the company takes about 200 days for
its repayment of cash to its creditors. This firm should take initiative in paying back the
amount by any other mean or should control in purchasing the raw materials and other
machineries in credit.
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AVERAGE PAYMENT PERIOD
0
50
100
150
200
250
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Period
g) FIXED ASSET TURNOVER RATIO
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This ratio indicates whether there are adequate invests. An increase in this ratio
is a good indicator of financial performance and vice versa.
Year Net Sales Fixed Asset Ratio
2004-05 2455.23 298.31 8.23
2005-06 2455.20 276.13 8.89
2006-07 2044.34 247.96 8.24
2007-08 2159.42 281.05 7.68
2008-09 3089.85 366.02 8.44
INTERPRETATION
In the study it is found that the company is trying to improve its fixed asset turnover
ratio. In the year 2005 the ratio shows 8.23 lakhs. It was increasing in the next year to
8.89. In the year 2009 it grew down to 8.44. Though it has an increasing trend the
company must take necessary steps in improving the fixed assets turnover ratio.
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Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Ratio
h) WORKING CAPITAL TURNOVER RATIO
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Year Sales Net Working
Capital
Ratio
2004-05 2455.23 1327.41 1.85
2005-06 2455.20 1110.75 2.21
2006-07 2044.34 809.99 2.25
2007-08 2159.42 1073.94 2.01
2008-09 3089.85 1360.89 2.27
INTERPRETATION
In the working capital turnover ratio of the firm is very low; the number of times
the working capital turnover in course of year is very low. The firm should work hard
in increasing the asset of the company and also decreasing the ability of the firm.
Thus it can bring some improvement in the working capital turnover ratio.
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Working Capital Turnover Ratio = Sales / Net Working Capital
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WORKING CAPITAL TURNOVER RATIO
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Ratio
5.3. LONG TERM FINANCIAL POSITION
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a) DEBT EQUITY RATIO
This ratio indicates the relationship between the external equities or the
outsiders fund and the internal equities or the shareholders fund. It is calculated to
measure the relative claims of outsider and the owner against the firm asset.
Debt equity ratio establishes the relationship between borrowed capital and
equity capital. It provides a clear view regarding the liability of the industry to outsiders.
Shareholders fund include equity share capital, capital reserve, revenue reserve and
surplus like reserve for contingencies sinking funds.
Year Outsiders Fund Shareholders Fund Ratio
2004-2005 2302.51 264.73 8.70
2005-2006 2054.22 575.73 3.57
2006-2007 1982.04 575.73 3.44
2007-2008 2108.16 805.75 2.62
2008-2009 2217.75 812.73 2.73
;
INTERPRETATION
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Debt Equity Ratio = Outsiders Fund / Shareholders Fund
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The ratio gives an idea about the cushion available to outsiders on the liquidation of
the firm. But the study tells that the outsiders fund have dominated on the owners fund.
However the owner wants to do with the maximum of outsiders fund in order to take
lesser risk of their investment and to increase their earnings.
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DEBT EQUITY RATIO
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Ratio
b) PROPRIETARY RATIO
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This ratio establishes the relationship between share holders fund to total asset of the
firm. The ratio of proprietors fund to total funds is an important ratio for determining long
term solvency of a firm. The components of this ratio are shareholders fund or proprietors
fund to total assets.
Year Shareholders Fund Total Assets Ratio
2004-2005 264.73 2911.77 .09
2005-2006 575.73 2746.57 .21
2006-2007 575.73 2514.96 .23
2007-2008 805.75 2779.33 .29
2008-2009 812.73 3342.51 .24
INTERPRETATION
As equity ratio represents the relationship of owners fund to total asset, higher the
ratio of the share of the shareholders in the total capital of the company, better is the long
term solvency position of the company. The ratio indicates the extent to which the asset
of the company can be lost without affecting the interest of the creditors of the company.
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Proprietary Ratio = Shareholders Fund / Total Assets
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PROPRIETARY RATIO
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
0.3
0.35
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-2009
Year
Ratio
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5.4. PROFITABILITY RATIO
.A GENERAL PROFITABILITY
a) GROSS PROFIT RATIO
Gross profit ratio measures the relationship of gross profit to net sales and is
usually represented as a percentage. Thus it is calculated by dividing the gross profit by
sales.
Year Gross Profit Net Sales Ratio
2004-2005 -403.68 2455.23 -16.44
2005-2006 -315.29 2455.20 -12.84
2006-2007 -249.59 2044.34 -12.21
2007-2008 -60.24 2159.42 -2.79
2008-2009 -53.42 2864.85 -1.86
INTERPRETATION
The ratio reflects how efficient the firm is in producing its product. The study shows
that the firm is inefficient in producing its products. During the year 2005, it had a slight
improvement in the GP ratio, but the continuing year till 2009 it is again going to
negatives. So the company should take proper care in producing its product in the most
effective manner.
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Gross Profit ratio = Gross profit / Net sales * 100
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GROSS PROFIT RATIO
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Ratio
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The ratio explains per rupees profit generation capacity if sales. If the cost of
sales is lower than the net profit will be higher and we divide it with the sales, the result is
the sales efficiency. If lower the net profit per rupee of sales lower will be the sales
efficiency. The concern must try for achieving greater sales efficiency for maximizing the
return on investment. This ratio is very useful to the proprietors and prospective investors
because it reveals the overall profitability of the concern. Net profit ratio establishes the
relationship between net profit (after tax) and sales, and indicates the efficiency of the
management in manufacturing, selling, administrative and the other activities of the firm.
The ratio is the overall measure of the firms profitability.
YEAR NET PROFIT NET SALES RATIO
2004-05 -706.13 2455.23 -28.76
2005-06 -1014.95 2455.20 -41.34
2006-07 -1263.40 2044.34 -61.80
2007-08 -1314.78 2159.42 -60.89
2008-09 -1519.17 2864.85 -53.02
INTERPRETATION
When all the expenses including the office expenses are included the net profit
ratio comes down to negatives. So the firm has to take proper concentration in the
production of the products and thus make procedures for increasing the profit ratio,
without which the firm can complete in the market.
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Net Profit ratio = Net profit / Net sales * 100
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NET PROFIT RATIO
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Ratio
c) OPERATING RATIO
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Operating ratio establishes the relationship between the cost of goods sold and
other operating expenses on the one hand and the sales of the other hand. It excludes
income and expenses which it can also which can also include be calculated by the
formula.
YEAR
NET PROFIT
RATIO
OPERATING
RATIO
2004-05 100 -28.76 128.76
2005-06 100 -41.34 141.34
2006-07 100 -61.80 161.80
2007-08 100 -60.89 160.89
2008-09 100 -53.02 153.02
INTERPRETATION
Here the study shows the firm having a silent higher operating ratio which is
unfavorable. Normally 75 to 85 percentages may be considered to be a good ratio in case
of manufacturing undertaking. So the firm should try to reduce the operating profit ratio
as early possible.
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Operating ratio = 100 Net profit ratio
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OPERATING RATIO
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Ratio
.B OVERALL PROFITABILITY
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a) RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Return on shareholders investments, popularly known as ROI or
return on shareholders/proprietors fund is the relationship between net profit (after
interest and tax) and the proprietors fund.
YEAR NET PROFIT SHAREHOLDERSFUND
RATIO
2004-2005 -706.13 264.73 -2.67
2005-2006 -1014.95 575.73 -1.76
2006-2007 -1263.40 575.73 -2.19
2007-2008 -1314.78 805.75 -1.63
2008-2009 -1519.17 812.73 -1.87
INTERPRETATION
The overall efficiency of the firm is very weak. Its lying in negatives. As the
primary objectives of business is to maximize its earnings, this ratio indicates the extent
to which this primary objective of business is achieved as this ratio reveals how well theresource of the firm are being used, the higher the ratio better are the results.
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Return on Shareholders Investment = Net profit / Shareholders fund
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RETURN ON INVESTMENT
-3
-2.5
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Ratio
5.5. OPERATING CYCLE
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The firm requires many years to recover the initial investment in fixed assets.
On the contrary the investment made in current assets is turned over many times in a year.
INTERPRETATION
The operating cycle shows that the time interval over which no additional
spontaneous working capital financing is required to carry out the firms activities. It
represents the net time interval between the collection of each receipt and sales of a
product.
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Operating Cycle = Inventory conversion period (icp) + debtors
collection period (dcp) Creditors payment period (cpp)
YEAR ICP(DAYS) DCP(DAYS) CPP(DAYS) OC(DAYS)
2004-05 182 105 214 73
2005-06 196 95 197 94
2006-07 185 106 232 59
2007-08 187 92 198 81
2008-09 216 104 224 96
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OPERATING CYCLE
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Days
5.6. WORKING CAPITAL OF KCCL
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WORKING CAPITAL = CURRENT ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES
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YEAR
CURRENT
ASSETS (Rs in
lakhs)
CURRENT
LIABILITIES (Rs
in lakhs)
WORKING
CAPITAL(Rs in
lakhs)
2004-05 2306.08 978.67 1327.41
2005-06 2180.34 1069.59 1110.76
2006-07 1970.60 1160.61 809.99
2007-08 2203.96 1130.02 1073.94
2008-09 2142.58 781.69 1360.89
INTERPRETATION
Current assets of KCCL consist of inventories, debtors, and cash and bank balance.
Working capital gap can be analyzed by measuring net assets. Net assets referred to
current assets minus current liabilities. On an average for the past four years, there is a
decrease in working capital margin of KCCL. But in the year 2007 onwards there is an
increase in working capital of KCCL.
STATEMENT SHOWING CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL
(2004-2005)
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PARTICULARS 2004 2005 INCREASE DECREASE
CURRENT
ASSETSa) Inventories 1536.39 1481.44 54.95
b) Sundry debtors 981.88 714.24 267.64
c) Cash and bank 125.72 110.40 15.32
TOTAL 2643.99 2306.08
CURRENT
LIABILITIES
a) Current liability 837.86 679.48 158.38
b) Provision 252.83 299.19 46.36
TOTAL 1090.69 978.67
NET WORKING
CAPITAL
1553.30 1327.41
Decrease in
working Capital
225.89 225.89
1553.30 1553.30 384.27 384.27
INTERPRETATION
The study reveals that the inventories, sundry debtors, cash and bank balance,
provision has decreased.
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Current liabilities have increased.
The net working capital of the firm has decreased in the year 2005.
STATEMENT SHOWING CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL
(2005-2006)
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PARTICULARS 2005 2006 INCREASE DECREASE
CURRENT
ASSETS
a) Inventories 1481.44 1404.53 76.91
b) Sundry debtors 714.24 649.92 64.32
c) Cash and bank 110.40 125.89 15.49
TOTAL 2306.08 2180.34
CURRENT
LIABILITIES
a) Current liability 679.48 729.44 49.96
b) Provision 299.19 340.15 40.96
TOTAL 978.67 1096.59
NET WOEKING
CAPITAL
1327.41 1110.45
Decrease in
Working Capital
216.66 216.66
1327.41 1327.41 232.15 232.15
INTERPRETATION
In the year 2006, there is a steep decrease in inventories, sundry debtors.
Whereas cash and bank balance has increased by 15.49 lakhs.
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Total current liabilities and provision have decreased.
Net working capital has reduced in this year.
STATEMENT SHOWING CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL
(2006-2007)
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PARTICULARS 2006 2007 INCREASE DECREASE
CURRENT
ASSETSa) Inventories 1404.53 1288.73 115.80
b) Sundry debtors 649.92 599.20 50.72
c) Cash and bank 125.89 82.67 43.22
TOTAL 2180.34 1970.60
CURRENT
LIABILITIES
a) Current liability 729.44 729.54 0.1
b) Provision 340.15 369.07 28.92
TOTAL 1069.59 1060.61
NET WORKING
CAPITAL
1110.75 809.76
Decrease in
Working Capital
300.76 300.76
1110.75 1110.75 300.76 300.76
INTERPRETATION
In the year 2007 almost all current assets and current liabilities has decreased.
Net working capital has reduced in this year.
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STATEMENT SHOWING CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL
(2007-2008)
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PARTICULARS 2007 2008 INCREASE DECREASE
CURRENT
ASSETS
a) Inventories 1288.73 1371.79 83.06
b) Sundry debtors 599.20 552.03 47.17
c) Cash and bank 82.67 280.14 197.47
TOTAL 1970.60 2203.96
CURRENT
LIABILITIES
a) Current liability 791.54 737.73 53.81
b) provision 369.07 392.29 23.22TOTAL 1160.61 1130.02
NET WORKING
CAPITAL
809.99 1073.94
Increase in Working
Capital
263.95 263.95
1073.94 1073.94 334.34 334.34
INTERPRETATION
The study reveals that the inventory, cash and bank balance, current liabilities
has increased. The sundry debtors, provision has decreased.
Net working has increased in this year.
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STATEMENT SHOWING CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL
(2008-2009)
PARTICULARS 2008 2009 INCREASE DECREASE
CURRENT
ASSETS
a) Inventories 1371.79 1476.39 124.60
b) Sundry Debtors 552.03 296.88 255.15
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c) Cash and bank 280.14 369.31 89.17
TOTAL 2203.96 2142.58
CURRENT
LIABILITIES
a) current liability 737.73 528.86 208.87
b) Provision 392.29 252.83 139.46
TOTAL 1130.02 781.69
NET WORKING
CAPITAL
1073.94 1360.89
Increase in
Working Capital
286.95 286.95
1360.89 1360.89 562.10 562.10
INTERPRETATION
The study reveals that the inventories, sundry debtors, cash and bank balance,
provision has decreased.
Current liabilities have increased.
The net working capital of the firm has increased in the year 2009.
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6.1. FINDINGS
From the liquidity analysis it is found that the company is having a satisfactory
level of working capital. The liquidity position i.e.; the ability to meet its short
term liability is satisfactory. But the firm has to take proper attention in improving
its standard ratio.
Current ratio is high. So the company is able to pay its current obligation in time
and when they become due.
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Quick Ratio shows increasing trend. It becomes high in the last year. So the
organization is able to meet current & liquid liabilities in time.
The inventory turnover ratio and average inventory holding period has to be
shortened down.
Debtors turnover ratio has been good but the firm failed to maintain its ratio
according to the needs. It has to provide procedure for the collection of debts.
Creditors turnover ratio is unsatisfactory. More concentration has to be made on
the payment of the creditors. Otherwise it will affect the credit worthiness of the
firm.
The debt equity ratio shows that the firm has dominants of outsiders fund over the
shareholders capital.
Inventory holding period also shows the stock velocity of conversion of stock into
sales. In this organization the inventory holding period is high. It shows the
negative trend.
Generally the higher value of debtors turnover ratio indicates the firm is more
efficient in managing the debtors. But in this organization shows a decreasing
trend in debtors turnover ratio. This organization is lacking to managing the
debtors.
Average collection period is increase during the year 2007. In the year 2008 it
decreases to 97. But the last year it again increased to 114.
The creditors turnover ratio is ve