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Financial Analysis Coursework 1 - Comparing Company Accounts Introduction Ratios, discriminatingly calculated and wisely interpreted, can be useful tools of financial analysis. Ratios are simply means of highlighting in arithmetical terms the 'relationship between figures drawn from financial statements' (Needham, D & Dransfield, R, 1994: 481). Financial ratios provide a quick and relatively simple means of examining the financial health of a business. 'Ratios can be very helpful when comparing the financial health of different businesses' (Tyran, M, 1992:67). Ratios can be grouped into certain categories, each of which reflects a particular aspect of financial performance or position. These include 'Performance ratios, Investments ratios and financial status ratios' (Mitson, A, 2002: 1). The assignment requires an analysis of two companies, in terms of comparing and contrasting. One company has already been assigned to me, which is Bellway plc. The other company, which I have decided to choose to compare with Bellway, is Barratt plc. However, I was not able to...

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