Purpose Financial ratio analysis is one of the best techniques for identifying and evaluating internal strengths and weaknesses. Potential investors and current shareholders look closely at firms financial ratios, making detailed comparisons to industry averages and to previous periods of time. Financial ratio analyses provide vital input information for developing an IFE Matrix. Instructions

Step 1 On a separate sheet of paper, number from 1 to 20. Referring to Walt Disneys income statement and balance sheet ( pp. 32 33), calculate 20 financial ratios for 2007 for the company. Use Table 4- 6 as a reference.

Step 2 In a second column, indicate whether you consider each ratio to be a strength, a weak-ness, or a neutral factor for Walt Disney