Simo International S.A.

    Simo International S.A.

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    Financial Position

    As of December 31, 2009, Simo International S.A. maintains a current ratio of 9.37, meaning it holds 9.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

    Current Ratio9.37
    Interest Coverage3.93

    Financial Efficiency

    Over the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, Simo International S.A. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 21.80, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 5.30, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 23.31, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. Inventory turnover of 1.14 indicates how many times Simo International S.A. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

    Return on Equity (ROE)21.80
    Return on Assets (ROA)5.30
    Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)23.31
    Inventory Turnover1.14

    Taxes

    These figures cover the twelve months ended December 31, 2009. That works out to an effective tax rate of 29.45, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

    Effective Tax Rate29.45

    Margins

    Over the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, Simo International S.A. posted a gross margin of 33.78, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 8.18 and net profit margin of 5.90 provide insight into operational efficiency.

    Gross Margin33.78
    Operating Margin8.18
    Pretax Margin8.36
    Profit Margin5.90
    EBITDA Margin8.18

    Stock Splits

    Simo International S.A.'s most recent stock split took place on July 13, 2000 with a 1:4 split ratio.

    Last Split Date7/13/2000
    Split Ratio1:4

    Scores

    As of December 31, 2009, Simo International S.A. has an Altman Z-Score of 2.29, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

    Altman Z-Score2.29