Great Western Minerals Morgan Bond

At this time, Great Western's Debt To Assets are most likely to increase slightly in the upcoming years. The Great Western's current Long Term Debt To Capitalization is estimated to increase to 1.02, while Net Debt To EBITDA is forecasted to increase to (2.23). . Great Western's financial risk is the risk to Great Western stockholders that is caused by an increase in debt.
 
Debt Ratio  
First Reported
2010-12-31
Previous Quarter
0.82
Current Value
0.86
Quarterly Volatility
0.24363443
 
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The current Total Current Liabilities is estimated to decrease to about 9.4 M. The Great Western's current Change To Liabilities is estimated to increase to about (3.3 M)
  
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Popular NameGreat Western Morgan Stanley 3971
SpecializationOther Industrial Metals & Mining
Equity ISIN CodeCA39141Y1034
Bond Issue ISIN CodeUS61744YAL20
S&P Rating
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Maturity Date22nd of July 2038
Issuance Date24th of July 2017
Coupon3.971 %
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Understaning Great Western Use of Financial Leverage

Great Western's financial leverage ratio helps determine the effect of debt on the overall profitability of the company. It measures Great Western's total debt position, including all outstanding debt obligations, and compares it with Great Western's equity. Financial leverage can amplify the potential profits to Great Western's owners, but it also increases the potential losses and risk of financial distress, including bankruptcy, if Great Western is unable to cover its debt costs.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Long Term Debt75.7 M79.5 M
Short and Long Term Debt7.6 M7.2 M
Net Debt To EBITDA(2.34)(2.23)
Debt To Equity(15.33)(14.56)
Interest Debt Per Share 0.17  0.18 
Debt To Assets 0.82  0.86 
Long Term Debt To Capitalization 0.97  1.02 
Total Debt To Capitalization 0.97  1.02 
Debt Equity Ratio(15.33)(14.56)
Debt Ratio 0.82  0.86 
Cash Flow To Debt Ratio(0.35)(0.37)
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When determining whether Great Western Minerals is a strong investment it is important to analyze Great Western's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Great Western's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Great Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is Diversified Metals & Mining space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Great Western. If investors know Great will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Great Western listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Revenue Per Share
0.059
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.542
Return On Assets
(0.13)
The market value of Great Western Minerals is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Great that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Great Western's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Great Western's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Great Western's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Great Western's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Great Western's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Great Western is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Great Western's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.

What is Financial Leverage?

Financial leverage is the use of borrowed money (debt) to finance the purchase of assets with the expectation that the income or capital gain from the new asset will exceed the cost of borrowing. In most cases, the debt provider will limit how much risk it is ready to take and indicate a limit on the extent of the leverage it will allow. In the case of asset-backed lending, the financial provider uses the assets as collateral until the borrower repays the loan. In the case of a cash flow loan, the general creditworthiness of the company is used to back the loan. The concept of leverage is common in the business world. It is mostly used to boost the returns on equity capital of a company, especially when the business is unable to increase its operating efficiency and returns on total investment. Because earnings on borrowing are higher than the interest payable on debt, the company's total earnings will increase, ultimately boosting stockholders' profits.

Leverage and Capital Costs

The debt to equity ratio plays a role in the working average cost of capital (WACC). The overall interest on debt represents the break-even point that must be obtained to profitability in a given venture. Thus, WACC is essentially the average interest an organization owes on the capital it has borrowed for leverage. Let's say equity represents 60% of borrowed capital, and debt is 40%. This results in a financial leverage calculation of 40/60, or 0.6667. The organization owes 10% on all equity and 5% on all debt. That means that the weighted average cost of capital is (.4)(5) + (.6)(10) - or 8%. For every $10,000 borrowed, this organization will owe $800 in interest. Profit must be higher than 8% on the project to offset the cost of interest and justify this leverage.

Benefits of Financial Leverage

Leverage provides the following benefits for companies:
  • Leverage is an essential tool a company's management can use to make the best financing and investment decisions.
  • It provides a variety of financing sources by which the firm can achieve its target earnings.
  • Leverage is also an essential technique in investing as it helps companies set a threshold for the expansion of business operations. For example, it can be used to recommend restrictions on business expansion once the projected return on additional investment is lower than the cost of debt.
By borrowing funds, the firm incurs a debt that must be paid. But, this debt is paid in small installments over a relatively long period of time. This frees funds for more immediate use in the stock market. For example, suppose a company can afford a new factory but will be left with negligible free cash. In that case, it may be better to finance the factory and spend the cash on hand on inputs, labor, or even hold a significant portion as a reserve against unforeseen circumstances.

The Risk of Financial Leverage

The most obvious and apparent risk of leverage is that if price changes unexpectedly, the leveraged position can lead to severe losses. For example, imagine a hedge fund seeded by $50 worth of investor money. The hedge fund borrows another $50 and buys an asset worth $100, leading to a leverage ratio of 2:1. For the investor, this is neither good nor bad -- until the asset price changes. If the asset price goes up 10 percent, the investor earns $10 on $50 of capital, a net gain of 20 percent, and is very pleased with the increased gains from the leverage. However, if the asset price crashes unexpectedly, say by 30 percent, the investor loses $30 on $50 of capital, suffering a 60 percent loss. In other words, the effect of leverage is to increase the volatility of returns and increase the effects of a price change on the asset to the bottom line while increasing the chance for profit as well.