AC5005 Financial Analysis Report: Chapel Down Performance Evaluation

This report offers a financial analysis of Chapel Down, a UK-listed company in the alcohol industry, using data from its annual reports. The analysis focuses on calculating and interpreting various financial ratios, including profitability (Return on Capital Employed, Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin) and liquidity ratios (Current Ratio, Acid Test Ratio, Account Payable Turnover, Account Receivable Turnover, and Inventory Turnover), Earnings per Share (EPS), and Price Earnings Ratio (P/E). The report compares the company's performance across the years 2016, 2017, and 2018, identifying trends and providing insights into its financial health. The analysis also includes a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of using financial ratios and concludes with recommendations for the company's financial management. This report provides a detailed evaluation of Chapel Down's financial performance based on the provided financial data.