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Using an Excel spreadsheet, you will create a three-year ratio
trend analysis from the financial statements data for
hersheycorporation. Your spreadsheet must include actual
formulas that calculate the ratios. The trend will consist of
the following ratios:
Then provide a one-page (minimum) discussion about what each
trend indicates for your assigned corporation. Is the trend
good or bad, why?
2) Using the investing dot com study
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find the industry ratios for your corporation (you will also find
the earnings growth rate here). Note that the ratios provided
in investing.com for your assigned corporation may not match your
part (1) calculations exactly.
Compare your calculated ratios for your assigned corporation to
the industry ratios. Then provide a one-page (minimum)
discussion that details whether your assigned corporation is
performing better or worse than the industry based on the
definitions of the six ratios. Are your calculated trends
from part (1) moving closer to or farther away from the industry
averages? Is this good or bad?