Thorn Group Limited
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Thorn Group Limited Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
The company reported revenue of US$144.59 million
Headquarters Address Level 1, Bankstown, 2200,Australia
during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The company's
revenue grew at a CAGR of 14.47% during 2007–
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2011, with an annual growth of 8.61% over 2010. In
2011, the company recorded an operating margin of
Fax N/A 20.73%, as against 16.96% in 2010.
Website www.thorn.com.au
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange TGA, Australian Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 415
Fiscal Year End March
Revenue (in US$ million) 144.59
Revenue (in AUD million) 157.60
Return on Equity
The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of
23.20% for the fiscal year 2011, as compared to its
peers, Kesa Electricals plc (Ticker: KESA), Vita Group
Limited (Ticker: VTG) and Strathfield Group Limited
(Ticker: SRA), which recorded ROEs of 14.36%,
13.22% and -465.81% respectively. Furthermore, the
company reported an operating margin of 20.73% in
2011.
Return on Equity
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 1.25 in 2011,
as compared to its peers, Kesa Electricals plc, Vita
Group Limited and Strathfield Group Limited, which
recorded current ratios of 1.01, 0.68 and 0.68
respectively. As of March 2011, the company
recorded cash and short-term investments of worth
US$8.29 million, against zero current debt. The
company reported a debt to equity ratio of 0.38 in
2011 as compared to its peers, Kesa Electricals plc,
Vita Group Limited and Strathfield Group Limited,
which recorded debt to equity ratios of 0.26, 0.29 and
3.05 respectively.
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