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Objective | |
This file outlines a structured approach to evaluate the financial health of a company using a set of key financial ratios and metrics. The model analyzes these ratios, applies context-specific logic, and derives a health score on a scale from 1 to 10. This score—known as the QuantiNeuron Health Check Score—serves as a snapshot indicator of the company's current financial viability. | |
Metrics and Ratios | |
1. Liquidity Ratios | |
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities | |
Interpretation: A ratio between 1.5 and 3.0 is generally considered healthy. Below 1 indicates potential liquidity issues, while above 3 could signal inefficient capital allocation. | |
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets - Inventory) / Current Liabilities | |
Interpretation: A ratio above 1 indicates that the company can cover short-term obligations without selling inventory, suggesting robust liquidity. | |
Logic: | |
If Current Ratio < 1 or Quick Ratio < 0.8, mark as “Weak Liquidity.” | |
If Current Ratio is between 1.5 and 3 and Quick Ratio > 1, mark as “Healthy Liquidity.” | |
2. Profitability Ratios | |
Gross Profit Margin = (Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue | |
Interpretation: Indicates core profitability before operational expenses. Higher values signal cost efficiency. | |
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue | |
Interpretation: Represents final profitability after all expenses. Higher percentages generally indicate a profitable business. | |
Return on Assets (ROA) = Net Income / Total Assets | |
Interpretation: Shows how effectively assets generate profit, with values over 5% considered healthy. | |
Logic: | |
High margins and ROA (>5%) indicate strong profitability, labeled as “Strong Profitability.” | |
If either margin is consistently low (<5%) over recent periods, flag as “Profitability Concern.” | |
3. Leverage Ratios | |
Debt-to-Equity Ratio = Total Debt / Total Equity | |
Interpretation: A ratio below 2 is typically favorable, as it indicates less reliance on debt. | |
Interest Coverage Ratio = Earnings Before Interest & Taxes (EBIT) / Interest Expense | |
Interpretation: Values above 3 suggest that the company can comfortably pay its interest expenses. | |
Logic: | |
If Debt-to-Equity < 2 and Interest Coverage > 3, label as “Low Financial Risk.” | |
If Debt-to-Equity > 3 or Interest Coverage < 1.5, flag as “High Financial Risk.” | |
4. Efficiency Ratios | |
Asset Turnover Ratio = Revenue / Total Assets | |
Interpretation: High values indicate efficient asset utilization. | |
Inventory Turnover Ratio = Cost of Goods Sold / Average Inventory | |
Interpretation: High turnover rates indicate efficient inventory management. | |
Logic: | |
If Asset Turnover is above industry average and Inventory Turnover shows strong movement, mark as “Efficient Operations.” | |
Low turnover rates suggest operational inefficiencies, flagged as “Operational Concern.” | |
5. Growth Ratios | |
Revenue Growth Rate (year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter) | |
Interpretation: Positive, sustainable growth indicates business expansion. | |
Earnings Per Share (EPS) Growth = (EPS in current period - EPS in prior period) / EPS in prior period | |
Interpretation: Consistent positive EPS growth implies profitability and investor confidence. | |
Logic: | |
Strong growth in Revenue and EPS indicates “Positive Growth,” while negative trends raise “Growth Concerns.” | |
Scoring Logic: QuantiNeuron Health Check Score | |
To derive a QuantiNeuron Health Check Score (1-10), we assign weighted values to each category based on their contribution to financial health. This score is a weighted aggregate that emphasizes profitability and liquidity, followed by leverage, efficiency, and growth. | |
Step 1: Assign Ratings (1-10) for Each Metric | |
Based on each metric’s analysis, assign scores: | |
10 = Very Strong | |
8-9 = Strong | |
6-7 = Above Average | |
4-5 = Average | |
2-3 = Below Average | |
1 = Very Weak | |
Step 2: Weighted Category Score Calculation | |
Apply weights to each category: | |
Profitability: 25% | |
Liquidity: 20% | |
Leverage: 20% | |
Efficiency: 15% | |
Growth: 20% | |
Calculate weighted scores for each category: | |
Category Score | |
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Category Rating | |
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Weight | |
Category Score=(Category Rating)×Weight | |
Step 3: Aggregate for Final Score | |
Sum up the weighted scores to derive a total score out of 10. | |
Step 4: Determine Health Check Tier | |
Score 9-10: “Excellent Health” (Low risk, high profitability) | |
Score 7-8: “Good Health” (Generally strong but minor areas to improve) | |
Score 5-6: “Moderate Health” (Mixed performance; moderate risk) | |
Score 3-4: “Poor Health” (Significant concerns in multiple areas) | |
Score 1-2: “Critical Health” (Severe financial distress) | |
Example Walkthrough | |
If the model processes a company and finds: | |
Liquidity metrics in the healthy range, | |
Profitability metrics above average, | |
High leverage ratios, | |
Efficient operations, | |
Moderate growth, | |
The model might assign: | |
Liquidity = 7, Profitability = 9, Leverage = 4, Efficiency = 8, Growth = 6 | |
Calculating weighted scores: | |
Liquidity Score = | |
7 | |
× | |
0.2 | |
= | |
1.4 | |
7×0.2=1.4 | |
Profitability Score = | |
9 | |
× | |
0.25 | |
= | |
2.25 | |
9×0.25=2.25 | |
Leverage Score = | |
4 | |
× | |
0.2 | |
= | |
0.8 | |
4×0.2=0.8 | |
Efficiency Score = | |
8 | |
× | |
0.15 | |
= | |
1.2 | |
8×0.15=1.2 | |
Growth Score = | |
6 | |
× | |
0.2 | |
= | |
1.2 | |
6×0.2=1.2 | |
Total Health Check Score = | |
1.4 | |
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2.25 | |
+ | |
0.8 | |
+ | |
1.2 | |
+ | |
1.2 | |
= | |
6.85 | |
1.4+2.25+0.8+1.2+1.2=6.85 | |
Output | |
you will return: | |
A QuantiNeuron Health Check Score on a 1-10 scale. | |
A Health Summary, outlining strengths and weaknesses based on metrics. | |
A Recommendation Statement, if necessary, for areas needing attention. | |