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Case
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Reference no. 9-188-148
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Krishna G Palepu (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1988
Version: 7 October 1996
Length: 24 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Financial ratios; Financial analysis
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Abstract

Home Depot, founded in 1978, pioneered the warehouse retailing concept in the home center industry. The company's niche strategy resulted in rapid growth in sales. By 1986, however, the company began experiencing deteriorating profitability. Students are asked to analyze the company's performance using ratio analysis and sustainable growth framework, and to recommend a plan of action.
Location:
Georgia
Industry:
Retail trade
Size:
USD700 million sales
Other setting(s):
1985-1986
Teaching note
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Reference no. 5-190-171
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Krishna G Palepu (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1990
Version: 25 May 1995
Length: 12 pages
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Case
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Reference no. 9-113-P04
Portuguese language
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Krishna G Palepu (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2013
Version: 7 October 1996
Revision date: 5-Apr-2019
Length: 24 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Financial ratios; Financial analysis
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Supplementary software
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Reference no. XLS367
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Krishna G Palepu (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2010
Format: .xls
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Financial ratios; Financial analysis
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Abstract

Home Depot, founded in 1978, pioneered the warehouse retailing concept in the home center industry. The company's niche strategy resulted in rapid growth in sales. By 1986, however, the company began experiencing deteriorating profitability. Students are asked to analyze the company's performance using ratio analysis and sustainable growth framework, and to recommend a plan of action.

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Location:
Georgia
Industry:
Retail trade
Size:
USD700 million sales
Other setting(s):
1985-1986

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Teaching note
-
Reference no. 5-190-171
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Krishna G Palepu (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1990
Version: 25 May 1995
Length: 12 pages
View full details
Case
-
Reference no. 9-113-P04
Portuguese language
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Krishna G Palepu (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2013
Version: 7 October 1996
Revision date: 5-Apr-2019
Length: 24 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Financial ratios; Financial analysis
View full details
Supplementary software
-
Reference no. XLS367
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Krishna G Palepu (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2010
Format: .xls
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Financial ratios; Financial analysis
View full details