The following questions are related to the company Brinker, based off of their 2015 and 2016 annual reports (found here: https://investors.brinker.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=119205&p=irol-reportsannual). The financial data can be found on pages 48-51 on each pdf.
- Calculate the 2016 price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-cash flow ratio, and market-to-book ratio.
- Calculate a common size analysis and percentage change analysis for 2015 and 2016. What do these analyses tell you about the company?
- What are the company's major strengths and weaknesses?
- What are some qualitative factors analysts should consider when evaluating a company's future financial performance?
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