Embarq Corporation
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Embarq Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
5454 West , Overland Park, 66211,United The company reported revenue of US$6,124.00
Headquarters Address
States of America million during the fiscal year 2008 (2008). The
company's revenue declined at a compounded rate of
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0.06% during 2004–2008, with an annual decline of
3.79% over 2007. In 2008, the company recorded an
Fax + 1 913 5239120 operating margin of 26.67%, as against 23.63% in
2007.
Website www.embarq.com
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange N/A Revenue and Margins
Number of Employees N/A
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 6,124.00
Return on Equity
The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of
0.00% for the fiscal year 2008, as compared to its
peers, AT&T Inc. (Ticker: T), Verizon
Communications Inc. (Ticker: VZ) and Sprint Nextel
Corporation (Ticker: S), which recorded ROEs of -
2.72%, -5.26% and -14.04% respectively.
Furthermore, the company reported an operating
margin of 26.67% in 2008.
Return on Equity
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 0.99 in 2008,
as compared to its peers, AT&T Inc., Verizon
Communications Inc. and Sprint Nextel Corporation,
which recorded current ratios of 0.53, 1.01 and 1.38
respectively. As of December 2008, the company
recorded cash and short-term investments of worth
US$107.00 million, against US$2.00 million current
debt. The company reported a debt to equity ratio of -
9.45 in 2008 as compared to its peers, AT&T Inc.,
Verizon Communications Inc. and Sprint Nextel
Corporation, which recorded debt to equity ratios of
0.78, 1.25 and 1.09 respectively.
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Embarq Corporation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................5
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 6
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................6
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators ...................................................................................................................9
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit ...........................................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................10
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ..............................................................................................................................11
2.2.4 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................12
2.2.5 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................13
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................14
3 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 15
4 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 16
5 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................17
5.2 Ratio Definitions ............................................................................................................................................