Huffman Trucking Ratio Analysis Memo
ACC/291
June 28, 2012
James Haynes

Ratio Analysis Memo
Starting in 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, K. Huffman founded Huffman Trucking. “The growth of the company was the direct result of World War II and the increased demand for carrier services between factories in the Midwest to ports on the East Coast.” As of today, Huffman Trucking has transitioned from a single tractor trailer to 925 drivers and 800 tractors, and continues to provide the same delivery service across the nation. Our financial analysis team has looked over financial statements to determine the liquidity, profitability, and solvency ratios of Huffman Trucking. These ratios provide detailed information to creditors, investors, and employees. Together, the ratios reveal data related to the performance and position of Huffman Trucking.
What do the liquidity, profitability, and solvency ratios reveal about the financial position of the company? The liquidity ratio of a company shows the way the company is able to pay back short-term debt that is owed. Creditors would be interested in this type of ratio. The profitability ratios are the profit performance that makes up the financial success of the company. Profitability ratios would be beneficial to individuals outside of the company such as investors and creditors. Solvency ratios are the ability of the company to pay off the long term debt. The company’s solvency ratios are of interest to long-term creditors and the company’s’ shareholders. Shareholders and long-term creditors would be most interested in solvency ratios of the company. (University of Phoenix, 2012).
As we look at how Huffman Trucking stands and their ability to pay short term debt, we notice a tradition of good performance. In recent years, we have seen our working capital meet the current market demand as well as our and our obligations to