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This analysis delves into Starbucks' financial forecasts, focusing on eliminating one-time litigation expenses for the 2013 EPAT. It discusses the calculations of return on net enterprise assets and evaluates enterprise profit margins and asset turnover. Historical trends suggest a consistent profit margin, while the litigation charge impacts the 2013 asset turnover. The report also anticipates Starbucks' growth rate, emphasizing potential expansion in new markets and product sales, and projects future performance through discounted cash flow analysis.
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Parsimonious Forecasting For Starbucks Mitchell Schmitt
Agenda • Elimination of one-time expense for 2013 EPAT • Calculating Return on Net Enterprise Assets • Enterprise Profit Margin • Enterprise Asset Turnover • Forecasting 5 Years using Historical and Industry Trends
Litigation Charge • Kraft contracted with Starbucks to sell its products • Starbucks terminated the agreement citing breach of contract • Arbitrator ruled in favor of Kraft awarding $2.9 billion in damages and attorney’s fees • One-time expense, eliminate for 2013 EPAT value
EPAT- No Litigation Charge *Assumed 37% tax rate in finding tax expense for increased earnings resulting from removal of litigation charge
Profit Margin has remained very consistent for the last four years • As a result, I will use the Average EPM for forecasting purposes
Enterprise Asset Turnover • 2013 number, 3.55, is distorted by effects of litigation liability • $2.784 billion was removed from the liability section • Starbucks may have constructed its balance sheet differently • Will use 4.5 for EATO
Growth Rate • Forecasts reflect growth rate of 7.5 % (Unlikely to maintain double digit growth indefinitely) • 10-K notes state Starbucks intends to maintain large growth rate due to: • Increased packaged goods sales • Expanding Coffee Market • Expansion in China/Asia Pacific and the Americas