BM414 Assignment: Skanska Plc Financial Ratio Analysis and Performance

This report provides a financial analysis of Skanska Plc, focusing on its performance in 2018 and 2019. The analysis involves calculating and interpreting various financial ratios, including Return on Capital Employed (ROCE), net profit margin, current ratio, average receivable days, and average payable days. The report compares the company's performance across the two years, highlighting trends in profitability, liquidity, and efficiency. The analysis reveals a decline in performance in 2019 compared to 2018, with lower ROCE and net profit margins, and concerning trends in working capital management, specifically an increase in average payable days. The conclusion emphasizes the need for Skanska Plc to improve its liquidity and address the factors impacting its financial performance. The report is based on Skanska Plc's financial statements and provides insights from an investor's perspective. The report also includes an introduction and conclusion, along with references.