The Toro Company
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The Toro Company Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
8111 Lyndale Avenue South, The company reported revenue of US$1,883.95
Headquarters Address BLOOMINGTON, 55420-1196,United States million during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The
of America company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 0.09% during
Telephone + 1 952 8888801 2007–2011, with an annual growth of 11.45% over
2010. In 2011, the company recorded an operating
margin of 9.82%, as against 8.95% in 2010.
Fax + 1 952 8878258
Website www.thetorocompany.com Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange TTC, New York Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 4,618
Fiscal Year End October
Revenue (in US$ million) 1,883.95
SWOT Analysis
Return on Equity
Strengths Weaknesses
The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of
Dependence on single business
Broad product portfolio 44.11% for the fiscal year 2011, as compared to its
segment
peers, AGCO Corporation (Ticker: AGCO), Alamo
Inorganic growth Overdependence on select region Group Inc. (Ticker: ALG) and Kubota Corporation
(Ticker: 6326), which recorded ROEs of 19.47%,
11.59% and 8.63% respectively. Furthermore, the
Strong financial performance Reliance on limited customers company reported an operating margin of 9.82% in
2011.
Weak cash position
Return on Equity
Opportunities Threats
New product and service launches Currency fluctuations
Strategic acquisitions Rising labor wages
Shrinking supply of skilled
professionals
Volatile raw material prices
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 1.48 in 2011,
as compared to its peers, AGCO Corporation, Alamo
Group Inc. and Kubota Corporation, which recorded
current ratios of 1.66, 3.65 and 1.79 respectively. As
of October 2011, the company recorded cash and
short-term investments of worth US$80.89 million,
against US$1.98 million current debt. The company
reported a debt to equity ratio of 0.85 in 2011 as
compared to its peers, AGCO Corporation, Alamo
Group Inc. and Kubota Corporation, which recorded
debt to equity ratios of 0.49, 0.04 and 0.58
respectively.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................