Financial Analysis and Budget Report for Hamble Ltd. (BFA302)

This report provides a comprehensive financial analysis of Hamble Ltd., encompassing a cash budget, profit margin calculations, and a review of the working capital cycle. Part A focuses on a cash budget, offering suggestions for credit policy and exploring both internal and external sources of finance, including the advantages and disadvantages of each, with specific attention to the implications of issuing shares. Part B delves into financial ratio analysis, comparing Norwich Ltd. and Salford Ltd. across various metrics such as gross profit margin, operating profit margin, ROCE, asset turnover, current ratio, and more, providing a comparative view of their financial health. Part C presents a flexible budget, examining the impact of varying sales levels on profitability, and concludes with a discussion of factors influencing demand. The report aims to provide a complete financial overview of the company.