FINANCIAL HEALTH OF THE CANADIAN FURNITURE INDUSTRY

Order #: F122_2006AO; US$ 785.00 
March 2006; 40 Pages; 17 Exhibits

The study deals with the revenue and cost structure of the Canadian furniture industry. The profitability is compared to the overall manufacturing industry. We continue to analyze the industry's financial health. Ratios concerning debt and equity, liquidity, short term capital employment (receivables, inventory) are presented in numerous tables. Finally, financing sources (banks, leasing, debentures) are discussed, indicating their advantages and disadvantages. Our findings are segregated by industry segment and company size.

Note: This report, together with some 25 other reports is contained in the HANDBOOK OF FURNITURE MANUFACTURING AND MARKETING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REVENUE, COSTS AND PROFITS
Revenue
Costs
The Rate of Return

THE FINANCIAL STRUCTURE
Debt and Equity
Liquidity

SHORT TERM CAPITAL EMPLOYMENT
Accounts Receivable
Inventory

SOURCES OF FINANCE
BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

TABLE OF EXHIBITS
Furniture manufacturing shipments in current & constant 2005 dollars, 1995 to 2005.
The total number of establishments, dollar volume of shipments and average volume of shipments per establishment in the Canadian furniture industry, 2003.
Shipments per establishment in the Canadian furniture industry, 2003.
Furniture manufacturers' major costs as a percent share of total shipments, 2003.
Furniture manufacturers' major costs by furniture producer type, 2003.
Pre-tax profits as a rate of return on total assets for furniture manufacturers and all manufacturers from 1994 to 2004.
Pre-tax profits for furniture manufacturers and all manufacturers from 1994 to 2004.
Liability to asset ratio for furniture manufacturers and all manufacturers, 1994 to 2004.
The current ratio for furniture manufacturers and all manufacturers from 1994 to 2004.
Interest coverage for furniture manufacturers and all manufacturers, 1994 to 2004.
The quick ratio for furniture manufacturers and all manufacturers from 1994 to 2004.
Receivable turnover rate for furniture manufacturers and all manufacturers from 1994 to 2004.
The inventory to shipments ratio in furniture manufacturing and all manufacturing from 1994 to 2004.
Equity and borrowing from affiliates as a percent share of equity plus liabilities for furniture manufacturers and all manufacturers from 1994 to 2004.
Accounts payable as a percent share of equity plus liabilities for furniture manufacturers and all manufacturers from 1994 to 2004.
Loans and overdrafts from banks and others as a percent share of equity plus liabilities for furniture manufacturers and all manufacturers from 1994 to 2004.
Bond, debenture and mortgage financing as a percent share of equity plus liabilities for furniture manufacturers and all manufacturers from 1994 to 2004.