Cape Fear Marine Mini Case
Sarah Connor was recently hired by Cape Fear Marine Company to assist the company with its short-term financial planning and to evaluate the firm’s financial performance. Sarah graduated from college five years ago with a degree in finance and had been employed in the treasury department of a large firm in Raleigh, North Carolina since then.
Kyle Reese founded Cape Fear Marine Company 15 years ago. The company’s operations are located near Wilmington, North Carolina. The firm is structured as an LLC. Cape Fear Marine manufactures a diverse line of boats, ranging from low-end fishing boats to high-end luxury craft. The company and its products have received high reviews for safety and reliability, as well as awards for customer satisfaction.
The marine products/boating industry is fragmented, with a number of manufacturers. As with any industry, there are market leaders, but the diverse nature of the industry ensures that no manufacturer dominates the market. The competition in the market, as well as the product cost, ensures that attention to detail is a necessity.
To get Sarah started with her analysis, Kyle has provided the following financial data. Sarah has gathered the industry ratios for the boat manufacturing industry.
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CAPE FEAR MARINE CO. 2018 Income Statement |
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Sales |
$ 167,310,000 |
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Cost of Goods Sold |
127,910,000 |
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Other Expenses |
19,994,000 |
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Depreciation |
5,460,000 |
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Earnings Before Interest & Taxes (EBIT) |
$ 13,946,000 |
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Interest Expense |
4,509,000 |
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Taxable Income |
$ 9,437,000 |
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Income Taxes |
3,774,800 |
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Net Income |
$ 5,662,200 |
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Dividends |
$ 3,537,320 |
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Addition to Retained Earnings |
$ 2,124,880 |
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CAPE FEAR MARINE CO. Balance Sheet as of 31 December 2018 |
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Assets |
Liabilities & Equity |
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Current Assets |
Current Liabilities |
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Cash |
$ 3,042,000 |
Accounts Payable |
$ 6,461,000 |
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Accounts Receivable |
4,473,000 |
Notes Payable |
18,078,000 |
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Inventory |
8,136,000 |
Total |
$ 24,539,000 |
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Total |
$ 15,651,000 |
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Fixed Assets |
Long-term Debt |
$ 43,735,000 |
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Net Plant & Equipment |
$ 93,964,000 |
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Shareholders’ Equity |
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Common Stock |
$ 5,200,000 |
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Retained Earnings |
36,141,000 |
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Total Equity |
$ 41,341,000 |
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Total Assets |
$ 109,615,000 |
Total Liabilities & Equity |
$ 109,615,000 |
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Boat Manufacturing Industry Ratios |
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Lower Quartile |
Median |
Upper Quartile |
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Current Ratio |
0.50 |
1.43 |
1.89 |
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Quick Ratio |
0.21 |
0.38 |
0.62 |
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Total Asset Turnover |
0.68 |
0.85 |
1.38 |
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Inventory Turnover |
4.89 |
6.15 |
10.89 |
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Receivable Turnover |
6.27 |
9.82 |
14.11 |
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Total Debt Ratio |
0.44 |
0.52 |
0.61 |
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Debt to Equity Ratio |
0.79 |
1.08 |
1.56 |
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Equity Multiplier |
1.79 |
2.08 |
2.56 |
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Times Interest Earned |
5.18 |
8.06 |
9.83 |
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Profit Margin |
4.05% |
6.98% |
9.87% |
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Return on Assets |
6.05% |
10.53% |
13.21% |
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Return on Equity |
9.93% |
16.54% |
26.15% |
a. Calculate all of the ratios listed in the industry table for Cape Fear Marine.
b. Compare the performance of Cape Fear Marine with the industry as a whole. For each ratio, comment on why it might be viewed as a positive or negative relative to the industry.
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