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- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Enterprise Value (EV)
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2008
- Return on Assets (ROA) since 2008
- Debt to Equity since 2008
- Total Asset Turnover since 2008
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Calculation
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31).
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The analysis of the annual financial data reveals notable fluctuations and trends in the liquidity position over the period from 2008 to 2022. The values considered include current assets, current liabilities, and the resulting current ratio, which serves as a key indicator of short-term financial health.
- Current Assets
- Current assets showed a generally upward trend from 2008 through 2014, increasing from $5,495 million to $6,909 million. This period was marked by relative stability and moderate growth. However, a significant decline occurred in 2015, where current assets dropped sharply to $3,387 million. From 2015 onwards, the company experienced recovery and steady growth, with current assets rising substantially to $14,469 million by 2022. This represents more than a fourfold increase from the low in 2015 and an overall strong growth trajectory in the latter years.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities fluctuated moderately over the years, starting at $2,320 million in 2008 and exhibiting small variations through 2014, generally remaining between $2,400 million and $2,900 million. A notable peak occurred in 2017 with liabilities reaching $3,663 million, followed by a decline the subsequent two years. The liabilities figure then stabilized around $2,900 million before rising again in 2022 to $3,555 million. Overall, liabilities did not increase as rapidly as assets during the analysis period, suggesting controlled debt and payables management relative to assets.
- Current Ratio
- The current ratio demonstrated a dynamic pattern aligning with the movements in current assets and liabilities. Initially, the ratio declined from 2.37 in 2008 to 1.85 in 2010, indicating a slight reduction in liquidity. This was followed by an improvement, reaching a ratio of 2.6 in 2013 and maintaining similar levels through 2014. A sharp dip to 1.3 in 2015 corresponds to the significant drop in current assets, signaling potential short-term liquidity challenges at that time. Afterwards, the ratio consistently increased, reaching an exceptionally high level of 5.21 in 2021, before moderating slightly to 4.07 in 2022. The elevated ratios in recent years suggest a strong liquidity position, with current assets significantly exceeding current liabilities, potentially indicating an ample buffer to cover short-term obligations.
In summary, the company’s liquidity experienced some pressures around 2015 but has since improved markedly. The rapid expansion of current assets relative to liabilities in recent years has greatly enhanced the current ratio, reflecting robust short-term financial strength. Management may want to consider the implications of unusually high current ratios, including the efficiency of asset utilization and working capital management.
Comparison to Competitors
Activision Blizzard Inc. | Alphabet Inc. | Comcast Corp. | Meta Platforms Inc. | Netflix Inc. | Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. | Walt Disney Co. | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Media & Entertainment)
Activision Blizzard Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)
Activision Blizzard Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31).