Assignment Group No 02
Assignment Group No 02
Assignment Group No 02
V.S.R.S Silva,
A.G.U.P Herath,
P.L.Hewapathirana,
H.M.C.K Herath,
H.P.C.C Jayasinghe,
K.A.L Migara.
Rukmali Silva
Executive Summary
This report provides a comparative financial analysis of Lanka Hospitals Corporation Ltd and
Asiri Hospital Holdings for the year 2022 & 2023. By examining key metrics, we gain insights
into their operational efficiency, profitability, and financial health.
Key Findings
1. Sales Performance:
o Lanka Hospitals: Achieved total sales of Rs. 9.7 billion, reflecting strong market
demand.
o Asiri Hospital: Recorded total sales of Rs. 12.4 billion, demonstrating strong
revenue growth and a larger market share.
o Asiri Hospital shows a higher gross profit margin (50.7%) compared to Lanka
Hospitals (42.5%). This indicates Asiri is more effective in converting sales into
gross profit, suggesting better control over direct costs.
3. Cost Management:
o Lanka Hospitals has higher selling and other costs (11.6%) than Asiri (3.1%),
which may impact net profitability. Both hospitals maintain similar administration
costs, highlighting effective management in this area.
5. Profitability:
o Lanka Hospitals has a stronger net profit before tax (11.6%) and after tax
(8.2%), indicating better overall profitability despite higher operating costs. In
contrast, Asiri Hospital shows a net profit after tax of 3.5%, which highlights the
need for improved cost management.
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Company Background
Lanka Hospitals Corporation Ltd (LHC) started operating in Sri Lanka in 2002 as part of the
Apollo Hospitals group from India. It focuses on providing high-quality medical care and has a
wide network, including eight mini labs, over 60 collection centers, more than 1,000 locations
for lab tests, and 26 pharmacies.
The Company’s parent undertaking is Softlogic Holdings PLC which is incorporated and
domiciled in Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange(CSE)
In 2023, LHC made a profit of Rs. 1.3 billion, even though the economy faced difficulties. Their
finances improved, with less debt and better cash flow, but profits were affected by changes in
currency exchange rates. The company planned to optimize its resources while waiting for a
government stake sale to happen. LHC also maintained important international accreditations,
showing their commitment to high healthcare standards.
Asiri Hospital Holdings PLC, established in 1986, is the largest private healthcare provider in Sri
Lanka. It runs seven accredited hospitals and the biggest private lab service in the country. The
company is listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange and is known for its focus on quality care and
good governance.
For the year ending March 31, 2024, Asiri Health released its financial statements, highlighting
its strong performance despite receiving a qualified opinion about some transactions. The
organization values ethical practices and aims to continuously improve its services while serving
the interests of shareholders and the community.
Both hospitals play vital roles in Sri Lanka’s healthcare system, offering reliable medical
services and striving for excellence in patient care.
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Purpose of Analysis
The purpose of this analysis is to evaluate the financial health and operational efficiency of both
hospitals. By comparing financial ratios and metrics against industry benchmarks, this report
aims to provide actionable insights for improving financial performance and informing strategic
decisions.
Methodology
This financial analysis evaluates the performance of Lanka Hospitals Corporation Ltd and Asiri
Hospital Holdings using several tools and approaches, focusing on key financial metrics and
trends.
Data Sources
The analysis is based on consolidated financial reports obtained from the annual reports
published by both organizations.
Data for Lanka Hospitals covers the year ended December 31, 2023, while Asiri Hospitals data is
for the year ended March 31, 2024.
The financial statements analyzed include the Statement of Financial Position, Statement of
Profit or Loss, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in Equity, and
Statement of Cash Flows. These documents adhere to Sri Lanka Accounting Standards.
Analysis Techniques
1. Ratio Analysis:
o Profitability Ratios: Assesses how effectively the hospitals generate profits. Key
metrics include:
Gross Profit Margin
Net Profit Margin
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
Return on Equity (ROE)
o Liquidity Ratios: Evaluates the hospitals’ ability to meet short-term obligations.
Key metrics include:
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
o Solvency Ratios: Measures long-term financial stability. Key metrics include:
Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Debt-to-Assets Ratio
o Efficiency Ratios: Gauges how well resources are managed. Key metrics include:
Asset Turnover Ratio
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2. Trend Analysis: Examines financial performance over time to identify patterns and
changes.
3. Common Size Analysis: Converts financial statements into percentage terms, allowing
for easy comparison across companies and time periods.
(Rs.Mn)
I. Business Performance 31.12.2022 31.12.2023
Sales Turnover 7,957 9,696
Gross Profit 3,221 4,128
Operating Profit 617 882
Finance income/Cost 2,626 238
Net Profit before Tax 3,243 1,121
Net profit after Tax 2,678 800
Sales Growth % - 21.86
II.Asset / Liability Structure
Fixed Assets 5,712 5,973
Current Assets 7,514 7,693
Total Assets 13,227 13,666
Current Liabilities 1,738 2,085
Long Term Liabilities 1,425 1,436
Total Liabilities 3,164 3,522
Net Worth 10,063 10,144
III. Ratios
Profitability Ratios
GP Ratio % 40.5 42.5
NP Ratio % 33.6 8.2
ROCE % 28.3 9.7
ROA % 20.2 5.9
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio 4.32 3.69
Acid Ratio 3.90 3.41
Solvency Ratios
Debt- Equity Ratio 0.31 0.35
Debt-Asset Ratio 0.24 0.26
Efficiency Ratio
Asset Turnover Ratio 0.60 0.71
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1. Ratio Analysis:
A. Profitability Ratio
The Gross Profit Margin has increased slightly from 40.5% to 42.6%, which suggests that the
company is managing its pricing strategy more effectively. This is a positive sign as it indicates
that the company is generating more profit from each unit of sales. An improving gross profit
margin typically reflects better control over direct costs.
The Net Profit Margin has drastically dropped from 33.7% in 2022/23 to just 8.2% in 2023/24.
This significant decline indicates that while the company still retains a portion of sales as profit,
its overall profitability has suffered. The major reason for this drop is higher operating costs
(e.g., administration and selling expenses)
There is a sharp decrease in ROA from 22.2% to 5.9%. The ROA measures how well the
company is generating profit from its average assets. Sharp decrease in ROA could be due to a
decline in net income, likely a result of lower investment income in the current economic
environment. The company have benefited from high interest income during the economic
downturn in year 2022/23, but that situation has now changed. Going forward, the company may
need to reassess its reliance on investment returns and focus more on its core operations to
ensure profitability remains strong in a more normalized economic environment.
Further, ROCE has decreased from 28.3% to 9.7% due to the same reason of lowering the net
income.To address this, the company may need to review its capital allocation, operational
efficiency, and investment strategies to restore profitability and improve capital efficiency.
B. Liquidity Ratios
The Current Ratio, which measures the company's ability to cover short-term liabilities with its
short-term assets, has decreased from 4.32 to 3.69. While still above the commonly accepted
benchmark of 2:1, this decline indicates that the company's liquidity position has weakened
slightly. The company remains in a strong position to meet short-term obligations, but the drop
in the ratio is due to increase of current liabilities in year2023
The Quick Ratio has also decreased, from 3.90 to 3.41. The quick ratio is a more firm measure
of liquidity as it excludes inventory from current assets. A decline in this ratio still indicates a
decrease in the company’s ability to cover its immediate liabilities without relying on inventory,
though the ratio remains solid. A value above 1 suggests that the company can comfortably meet
its short-term obligations without relying on inventory sales, but the decline points to a decrease
in the company's available liquid assets.
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C. Solvency Ratios
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio remains unchanged at 0.3, which is relatively low. This indicates that
the company has a conservative capital structure, relying more on equity than on debt for
financing its operations. A low debt-to-equity ratio is generally positive, as it reduces financial
risk, especially in case of downturns. The consistency in this ratio shows stability in the
company’s financing strategy
The Debt-to-Assets Ratio has slightly increased from 0.24 to 0.26. This means that 24% of the
company’s assets were financed through debt in 2022/23, and that proportion has increased to
26% in 2023/24. While still within acceptable limits, this rise suggests the company has slightly
increased its reliance on debt to finance its assets. It's not a cause for alarm yet, but it’s
something to monitor as increased leverage can lead to higher financial risk in the future.
D. Efficiency Ratios
Asset Turnover ratio: The increase in asset turnover ratio from 0.6 to 0.71 is a positive sign,
indicating that the company has become more efficient at using its assets to generate sales.
Debtors/Creditors turnover ratio : Not all credit purchases/sales are paid/purchase on the same
terms, so some might have longer payment periods (e.g., 60 or 90 days), while others are paid
quickly. Without information about the specific payment terms or the proportion of credit vs.
cash purchases, the creditors/debtors turnover ratio would be less accurate.Since it hasn’t been
analyzed under ratio analysis
2. Trend Analysis:
Positive trends: The company is getting better at using its assets to generate sales and is more
efficient in its core operations and has a higher sales growth over the years, leading to improved
gross profitability.
Negative trends: However, it is facing challenges with overall profitability (lower net profit and
ROA) and liquidity (slightly less cash available to meet short-term needs). The company should
focus on improving net profit and managing costs to ensure long-term stability.
(Rs.Mn)
I. Business Performance 31.03.2022 31.03.2023
Sales Turnover 10,477 12,376
Gross Profit 3,221 4,128
Operating Profit 5,332 6,259
Finance income/Cost 2,955 3,217
Net Profit before Tax 3,721 2,641
Net profit after Tax -766 576
Sales Growth % - 18.13
II.Asset / Liability Structure
Fixed Assets 28,396 27,843
Current Assets 2,282 2,735
Total Assets 30,678 30,578
Current Liabilities 13,351 9,460
Long Term Liabilities 7,656 11,218
Total Liabilities 21,007 20,678
Net Worth 9,671 9,900
III. Ratios
Profitability Ratios
GP Ratio % 50.9% 50.7%
NP Ratio % -9.4% 3.5%
ROCE % 17.0% 15.2%
ROA % -3.19% 1.41%
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio 0.17 0.28
Acid Ratio 0.13 0.22
Solvency Ratios
Debt- Equity Ratio 1.38 0.95
Debt-Asset Ratio 0.43 0.30
Efficiency Ratio
Asset Turnover Ratio 0.34 0.4
1. Ratio Analysis
A. Profitability:
o Gross Profit Margin remained stable, which is positive.
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2. Trend Analysis:
Current Ratio 0.17 0.28 Improvement The current ratio improved from
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The company has shown overall positive trends, particularly in profitability and efficiency, with
net profit margin, ROA, and asset turnover improving significantly. However, liquidity
remains a concern with both the current ratio and quick ratio still below 1.0. The company’s
reliance on debt remains high, although there has been a slight reduction in leverage as indicated
by the improvement in the debt-to-equity ratio.
Common Size Analysis simplifies financial statement data, making it easier to compare a
company’s performance over time or against industry peers.
It provides a clear picture of how resources are being used, how costs are structured, and how
much profit is being generated relative to revenue or assets.
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Key Observations:
1. Income Statement:
o Asiri has a higher Gross Profit margin (50.5%) compared to Lanka Hospital
(42.6%).
o Asiri's Net Profit margin (4.7%) is lower than Lanka Hospital's (11.5%).
o Asiri incurs higher Finance Costs (21.3%) than Lanka Hospital's Finance
Income (2.5%).
2. Balance Sheet:
o Asiri relies heavily on Fixed Assets (91.0%) compared to Lanka Hospital
(43.7%).
o Lanka Hospital has a larger portion of its assets in Current Assets (56.2%),
while Asiri has very little in Current Assets (8.9%).
o Lanka Hospital has a much higher Net Worth (74.2%) relative to Total Assets
than Asiri (32.4%).
Recommendations:
Asiri Hospital:
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Asiri should work on reducing its costs, particularly the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), to
improve profit margins. It would also be wise for the hospital to reduce its reliance on
debt to lower financial risk and improve long-term stability.
Lanka Hospital:
Lanka has a solid financial base with strong equity and good cost control. It could benefit
from expanding its market share or exploring growth opportunities since it has more
flexibility in financing and lower debt levels. This could drive further profitability and
success
Conclusion
The common-size analysis shows clear differences in how the two hospitals manage their
finances:
In summary, Lanka Hospital appears to be the more financially stable and efficient company,
while Asiri Hospital needs to focus on improving profitability and reducing debt to strengthen
its financial health.
Annexure I
Ratio Analysis
A. Profitability Ratios
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What it is: Shows how much money is left from sales after covering the cost of providing
services.
Formula: Gross Profit Margin = Gross Profit / Total Sales × 100
Lanka Hospital
2022: 3,221/7,957×100≈40.5%
2023: 4,128/9,696×100≈42.5%
What it is: Indicates how much profit is left after all expenses, including taxes.
Formula: Net Profit Margin=Net Profit/Total Sales×100
Lanka Hospital
2022:2,678/7,957×100≈33.6%
2023:800/9,696×100≈8.2%
Asiri Hospital Lanka Hospital
31.03.2023 -9.37% 31.12.2022 33.6%
31.03.2024 3.51% 31.12.2023 8.2%
What it is: This ratio measures the profitability and efficiency of capital use. It shows how much
profit is generated for every rupee of capital employed (equity plus debt).
Capital Employed: Total Assets - Current Liabilities (or can also be Total Equity + Non-
Current Liabilities).
How to interpret it: A higher percentage indicates effective use of capital to generate profits.
Formula: ROCE=Net Profit before Interest & Tax/Total Assets−Current Liabilities×100
Lanka Hospital
2022:3,243/(13,227-1,738)×100≈28.3%
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2023:1,121/(13,666-2,085)×100≈9.7%
Asiri Hospital Lanka Hospital
What it is: This ratio indicates how effectively the hospital uses its assets to generate profit.
Formula: ROA=Net Profit After Tax/Total Assets×100
How to interpret it: A higher percentage means the hospital is better at using its total resources
to earn profit.
Lanka Hospital
2022: 2,678/13,227≈20.2
2023: 800/13,666≈5.9
2. Liquidity Ratios
A. Current Ratio
What it is: Compares current assets (like cash and receivables) to current liabilities (what
they owe soon).
Formula: Current Ratio= Current Assets/ Current Liabilities
Lanka Hospital
2022: 7,514/1,738≈4.3
2023: 7,693/2,085≈3.6
B. Quick Ratio
What it is: Similar to the current ratio but excludes inventory, focusing on the most liquid assets.
Formula: Acid Test Ratio= (Current Assets−Stocks)/ Current Liabilities
Lanka Hospital
2022: (7,514−716)/1,738≈3.9
2023: (7,693−580)/2,085≈3.4
3. Solvency Ratios
2022: 3,164/10,063≈0.31
2023: 3,522/10,144≈0.35
2022: 3,164/13,227≈0.24
2023: 3,522/13,666≈0.26
Asiri Hospital Lanka Hospital
31.03.2023 0.43 31.12.2022 0.24
31.03.2024 0.30 31.12.2023 0.26
4. Efficiency Ratios
2022: 7,957/13,227≈0.60
2023: 9,696/13,666≈0.71
Annexure II
Objective: Express each item in the income statement as a percentage of total revenue (or
sales).
Formula:
This tells ,what proportion of each rupee of revenue is spent on various expenses or what
portion of revenue translates to profit.
Example:Asiri Hospital
Objective: Express each item on the balance sheet as a percentage of total assets.
Formula:
This allows you to see the proportion of assets financed by debt versus equity, and how much
of the company's resources are allocated to different asset types.
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