Financial Analysis of a Mid-Sized Public Company

The video tutorial guides students through analyzing a real income statement of a mid-sized public company that fabricates steel industrial products. It covers horizontal and vertical analysis, focusing on financial performance, operating leverage, and profit margins. The lesson also includes calculating the return on capital employed (ROCE) and analyzing earnings per share, highlighting the impact of share buybacks. The tutorial encourages students to pause and reflect on questions to deepen their understanding of financial analysis concepts.

How is the return on capital employed (ROCE) calculated?

What was the percentage improvement in basic earnings per share from 20X1 to 20X2?

What are dilutive securities, and how do they affect earnings per share?