{"id":40358,"date":"2025-10-14T13:55:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certifeka-edu.com\/programs\/finance-for-strategic-managers-accounting-professional-certificate-2\/lessons\/lesson-9-limitation-of-financial-ratio-analysis-2\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T13:55:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:55:56","slug":"lesson-9-limitation-of-financial-ratio-analysis-2","status":"publish","type":"lesson","link":"https:\/\/certifeka-edu.com\/ar\/programs\/sample-course\/lessons\/lesson-9-limitation-of-financial-ratio-analysis-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 9: Limitation of financial ratio analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/certifeka-edu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/logos-png-01-296x57-1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certifeka-edu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/logos-png-01-296x57-1.png 96w, https:\/\/certifeka-edu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/logos-png-01-296x57-1-10x12.png 10w, https:\/\/certifeka-edu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/logos-png-01-296x57-1-42x50.png 42w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>Lesson 9: Financial Statement Analysis<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1290\" open>\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1290\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t  Historical Information:<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<h5>Information used in the analysis is based on real past results that are released by the company.<\/h5>\n<h5>Therefore, ratio analysis metrics do not necessarily represent future company performance.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1291\" >\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1291\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t Inflationary effects:<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p>Financial statements are released periodically and, therefore, there are time differences between each release.<\/p>\n<p>If inflation has occurred in between periods, then real prices are not reflected in the financial statements.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the numbers across different periods are not comparable until they are adjusted for inflation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1292\" >\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1292\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t Changes in accounting policies:<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p>If the company has changed its accounting policies and procedures, this may significantly affect financial reporting.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, the key financial metrics utilized in ratio analysis are altered, and the financial results recorded after the change are not comparable to the results recorded before the change.<\/p>\n<p>It is up to the analyst to be up to date with changes to accounting policies.<\/p>\n<p>Changes made are generally found in the notes to the financial statements section.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1293\" >\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1293\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t Operational changes:<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p>A company may significantly change its operational structure, anything from their supply chain strategy to the product that they are selling.<\/p>\n<p>When significant operational changes occur, the comparison of financial metrics before and after the operational change may lead to misleading conclusions about the company&#8217;s performance and future prospects.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1294\" >\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1294\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t Seasonal effects:<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p>An analyst should be aware of seasonal factors that could potentially result in limitations of ratio analysis.<\/p>\n<p>The inability to adjust the ratio analysis to the seasonality effects may lead to false interpretations of the results from the analysis.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1295\" >\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1295\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t Manipulation of financial statements:<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p>Ratio analysis is based on information that is reported by the company in its financial statements.<\/p>\n<p>This information may be manipulated by the company&#8217;s management to report a better result than its actual performance.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, ratio analysis may not accurately reflect the true nature of the business, as the misrepresentation of information is not detected by simple analysis.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that an analyst is aware of these possible manipulations and always complete extensive due diligence before reaching any conclusions.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1296\" >\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1296\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t Doesn&#8217;t consider the size of the Business:<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p>Ratio Analysis diverts the attention of the intended user from the figures and financial statements of the business as they don&#8217;t consider the size of the business and the resultant bargaining power and economies of scale that a large business enjoys compared to a Small business.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t consider such factors that have an impact on the Company&#8217;s performance.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1297\" >\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1297\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t Doesn&#8217;t take into account Contingent Liability:<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p>Another limitation of Ratio Analysis is that it doesn&#8217;t consider any contingent liability.<\/p>\n<p>A contingent liability depends on some external factors that may or may not happen, such as Litigation matters, etc.<\/p>\n<p>If they result in an adverse outcome for the business, such events will have serious repercussions on the company&#8217;s financials.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Ratio Analysis doesn&#8217;t consider this, although such Contingent Liabilities may have a material impact on the company&#8217;s Financial Position.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1298\" >\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1298\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t Susceptible to Creative Accounting:<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p>Financial Statements can be distorted by the companies using Creative Accounting.<\/p>\n<p>Accounting Policies adopted by the companies have a material impact on Ratio Analysis.<\/p>\n<p>A company may opt for an Exceptional Income (Non-Recurring Income) as a part of its Revenue.<\/p>\n<p>It may declassify a Business Expenditure into a Non-recurring Expenditure, which can materially impact its Financial Statements and the resultant Ratio Analysis.<\/p>\n<p>By choosing such accounting policies, businesses deliberately abuse the subjectivity inherent in Accounting, which tends to bias the figures in the direction opted by the management.<\/p>\n<p>Ratio Analysis becomes incomparable if there is a significant change in the accounting procedures and policies adopted by the business.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, a company shifting from the LIFO Inventory method of Valuation to the FIFO method of Inventory Valuation will observe a significant variation in its profitability and Liquidity ratios during Inflationary periods and vice versa, which will make the trend analysis exercise futile.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1299\" >\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1299\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t Cannot use to compare different industries:<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<p>Another limitation is that it is not standardized for all industries.<\/p>\n<p>Different businesses operating in different Industries are difficult to interpret based on the standard Ratio Analysis.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, companies operating in Real Estate will have a very low Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) as the assets held by such companies are updated regularly, which increases the amount of capital employed; however, there are certain Industries where assets are not required to be revalued at such frequency which makes it very difficult to compare based on Ratio Analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Ratio Analysis standards are not the same across industries, and it isn&#8217;t easy to compare companies based purely on their Standard Financial Ratios.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, a company in the Trading business may have a Current Ratio of 3:1 might appear to be excellent compared to a company in Real Estate with a Current Ratio of maybe 1:1 as ratio Analysis doesn&#8217;t take into consideration the particular dynamics of the business and Industry to which the companies relate to.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<h5>Information used in the analysis is based on real past results that are released by the company.<\/h5>\n<h5>Therefore, ratio analysis metrics do not necessarily represent future company performance.<\/h5>\n<p>Financial statements are released periodically and, therefore, there are time differences between each release.<\/p>\n<p>If inflation has occurred in between periods, then real prices are not reflected in the financial statements.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the numbers across different periods are not comparable until they are adjusted for inflation.<\/p>\n<p>If the company has changed its accounting policies and procedures, this may significantly affect financial reporting.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, the key financial metrics utilized in ratio analysis are altered, and the financial results recorded after the change are not comparable to the results recorded before the change.<\/p>\n<p>It is up to the analyst to be up to date with changes to accounting policies.<\/p>\n<p>Changes made are generally found in the notes to the financial statements section.<\/p>\n<p>A company may significantly change its operational structure, anything from their supply chain strategy to the product that they are selling.<\/p>\n<p>When significant operational changes occur, the comparison of financial metrics before and after the operational change may lead to misleading conclusions about the company&#8217;s performance and future prospects.<\/p>\n<p>An analyst should be aware of seasonal factors that could potentially result in limitations of ratio analysis.<\/p>\n<p>The inability to adjust the ratio analysis to the seasonality effects may lead to false interpretations of the results from the analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Ratio analysis is based on information that is reported by the company in its financial statements.<\/p>\n<p>This information may be manipulated by the company&#8217;s management to report a better result than its actual performance.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, ratio analysis may not accurately reflect the true nature of the business, as the misrepresentation of information is not detected by simple analysis.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that an analyst is aware of these possible manipulations and always complete extensive due diligence before reaching any conclusions.<\/p>\n<p>Ratio Analysis diverts the attention of the intended user from the figures and financial statements of the business as they don&#8217;t consider the size of the business and the resultant bargaining power and economies of scale that a large business enjoys compared to a Small business.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t consider such factors that have an impact on the Company&#8217;s performance.<\/p>\n<p>Another limitation of Ratio Analysis is that it doesn&#8217;t consider any contingent liability.<\/p>\n<p>A contingent liability depends on some external factors that may or may not happen, such as Litigation matters, etc.<\/p>\n<p>If they result in an adverse outcome for the business, such events will have serious repercussions on the company&#8217;s financials.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Ratio Analysis doesn&#8217;t consider this, although such Contingent Liabilities may have a material impact on the company&#8217;s Financial Position.<\/p>\n<p>Financial Statements can be distorted by the companies using Creative Accounting.<\/p>\n<p>Accounting Policies adopted by the companies have a material impact on Ratio Analysis.<\/p>\n<p>A company may opt for an Exceptional Income (Non-Recurring Income) as a part of its Revenue.<\/p>\n<p>It may declassify a Business Expenditure into a Non-recurring Expenditure, which can materially impact its Financial Statements and the resultant Ratio Analysis.<\/p>\n<p>By choosing such accounting policies, businesses deliberately abuse the subjectivity inherent in Accounting, which tends to bias the figures in the direction opted by the management.<\/p>\n<p>Ratio Analysis becomes incomparable if there is a significant change in the accounting procedures and policies adopted by the business.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, a company shifting from the LIFO Inventory method of Valuation to the FIFO method of Inventory Valuation will observe a significant variation in its profitability and Liquidity ratios during Inflationary periods and vice versa, which will make the trend analysis exercise futile.<\/p>\n<p>Another limitation is that it is not standardized for all industries.<\/p>\n<p>Different businesses operating in different Industries are difficult to interpret based on the standard Ratio Analysis.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, companies operating in Real Estate will have a very low Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) as the assets held by such companies are updated regularly, which increases the amount of capital employed; however, there are certain Industries where assets are not required to be revalued at such frequency which makes it very difficult to compare based on Ratio Analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Ratio Analysis standards are not the same across industries, and it isn&#8217;t easy to compare companies based purely on their Standard Financial Ratios.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, a company in the Trading business may have a Current Ratio of 3:1 might appear to be excellent compared to a company in Real Estate with a Current Ratio of maybe 1:1 as ratio Analysis doesn&#8217;t take into consideration the particular dynamics of the business and Industry to which 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