The Valspar Corporation
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The Valspar Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
1101 Third Street South, Minneapolis, The company reported revenue of US$3,226.69
Headquarters Address
55415,United States of America million during the fiscal year 2010 (2010). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 2.02% during
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2006–2010, with an annual growth of 12.08% over
2009. In 2010, the company recorded an operating
Fax + 1 612 3757723 margin of 11.66%, as against 10.11% in 2009.
Website www.valsparglobal.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange VAL, New York Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 10,180
Fiscal Year End October
Revenue (in US$ million) 3,226.69
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Broad Product Portfolio Long-Term Debts
Increasing Diversified Geographic
Overdependence on Few Customers
Presence
Strong Operational Performance
Opportunities Threats
Growth in Emerging Markets Highly Competitive Environment
Product Innovations Industry Consolidation
Strategic Acquisitions Stringent Regulations
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................6
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 7
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................7
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................10
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................11
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ..............................................................................................................................12
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................13
2.2.5 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................14
2.2.6 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................16
3 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................17
3.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................17
3.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................17
3.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................18
3.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................18
4 The Valspar Corporation - Company Statement .................................................................................. 20
5 History .................................................................................................................................................... 22
6 The Valspar Corporation - Key Employees .......................................................................................... 23
7 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 24
8 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 25
8.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................25
8.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................25
9 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 27
9.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................27
9.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................27
9.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................31
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List of Tables
Table 1: Major Products and Services....................................................................................................................................6
Table 2: Key Ratios - Annual ..................................................................................................................................................7
Table 3: Key Ratios - Interim ..................................................................................................................................................9
Table 4: Key Capital Market Indicators ..................................................................................................................................9
Table 5: The Valspar Corporation, History ...........................................................................................................................22
Table 6: The Valspar Corporation, Key Employees .............................................................................................................23
Table 7: Key Employee Biographies