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The Hershey Company engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of various types of chocolate and confectionery, refreshment and snack products, and food and beverage enhancers in the United States and internationally. The Hershey Company sells its products through sales representatives.

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Financial Analysis . Hershey Corp. & Tootsie Roll Industries Financial Analysis . Hershey Corp. & Tootsie Roll Industries Hershey and Tootsie Roll are both companies in the confection industry. We compared both companies for the years 2004, 2005, and 2006 against each other and against the industry.

The company that I chose to analyze is Tootsie Roll . Throughout my life I have always had somewhat of a sweet tooth and have been very intrigued in the process of business. Now I have the opportunity to look further into such a great company such as Tootsie Roll and really find out how the business is.

analysis of tootsie roll vs hershey Earnings per Share $0.94 $0.96 Hershey has a higher earning per share which means it earns more per share. Their performance decreased from the previous year. The comparison of EPS across companies is not meaningful because of the wide variations in the numbers.

Financial Statement Analysis Project—Hershey Corp. & Tootsie Roll Industries Liquidity Based on the ratio analysis performed, it appears that the Hershey Company’s liquidity is sufficient to meet cash needs and current obligations. The current ratio and current debt coverage ratios were decreasing.

Comparative Analysis of The Hershey  Company & Tootsie Roll Industries Tootsie Roll Industries Ratios The Hershey Company Ratios Interpretation and comparison between the two companies ratios Receivable Turnover Ratio 14.6 times 9.8 times Tootsie Roll has a higher Receivable Turnover Ratio which.

stocks.about.com/od/evaluatingstocks/a/eps1.htm   Hershey In order to analyze EPS for Hershey it is necessary to look at historical data. Using the EPS as listed at www.ih.advfn.com we get the following 5 years of EPS information.

this financial analysis is to compare Tootsie Roll and Hershey Inc to the industry average financial ratios to determine which company will be the best investment opportunity. This analysis will evaluate and compare the company’s liquidity . solvency and profitability ratios from 2004. Tootsie Roll.

Investment: Heshery Foods versus Tootsie Rolls Financial Comparison A comparison of 2004 Hershey’s and Tootsie Roll . questions needed to determine which company is better off: Are the company’s operations profitable? To consider this I will be looking at the Income Statement. If the company’s revenue.

I Introduction The Tootsie Roll Industries entered the candy industry in 1896 and since then the company has grown to be one of the best known and largest candy companies in the United States. Some of the most well-known products from Tootsie Roll Industries are Andes Mints, Charleston Chews, Junior.