Overview
Academic Integrity and Submission Requirements
• This is an individual assessment.• All submissions will be checked using Turnitin.
• The maximum acceptable similarity index is 15%.
• The maximum acceptable AI-generated content is 15%.
• Submissions exceeding these limits may be rejected or penalized in accordance with university academic integrity policies.
Students must ensure that their analysis reflects their own understanding and interpretation.
Company Selection
Each student must select one non-financial company from:
Bahrain Bourse, or
Saudi Exchange (Tadawul)
Students must use financial data from the most recent two years.
Required Ratios
Students must calculate and interpret the following financial ratios for two consecutive years (for example, 2024 and 2025):
1. Current Ratio
2. Debt-to-Equity Ratio
3. Net Profit Margin
4. Return on Assets (ROA)
5. Total Asset Turnover
Students must:
• Clearly show the formula used for each ratio
• Present the calculated ratios for both years
• Provide a brief interpretation explaining what each ratio indicates about the company’s financial performance
• Students are required to submit an Excel file showing all calculations and formulas used.
Written Report (15 marks)
Students must prepare a short executive report answering the following:
Question 1: Financial Situation Analysis (5 marks)
Calculate the 5 required ratios and explain:
1. What each ratio means
2. Whether the company’s financial condition improved or worsened
3. Overall financial health of the company
(No long theory required)
Question 2: Financial Risk Identification (5 marks)
Based on your analysis, identify:
• The main financial weakness of the company: Examples: (Low profitability, High debt, Weak liquidity, Poor efficiency,…).
• Explain using financial ratios.
Question 3: Managerial Recommendations (5 marks)
Propose three practical managerial actions to improve the company’s financial performance.
Examples:
• Reduce debt
• Improve cost control
• Increase revenue
• Improve asset utilization
Explain why each recommendation will improve financial performance.
Oral Presentation (5 marks)
Each student will attend a 5-minute oral briefing.
Student must explain:
• Financial condition of the company
• Main financial problem
• Recommended improvement
Required Submission
Students must submit:
1. Written report (Word)
2. Excel file with ratio calculations
3. Attend oral briefing