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Van Houtte Inc. - Comparative Business Analysis Snapshot
Business Description
Van Houtte Inc.. The Group's principal activities are to manufacture integrated gourmet coffee roaster and distributor in North America. The Group buys green coffee beans, roasts and packages them according to its own blends and recipes and distributes the coffee through distribution channels. The operations are carried out in two segments: Coffee Services and Manufacturing and Marketing. The Coffee Services segment sells coffee for consumption in the workplace and other public locations. It also distributes complementary products such as condiments, snacks, drinks, water and point-of-use water systems. The Manufacturing and Marketing segment encompasses coffee roasting and distribution for home consumption through retail channels. As on 01-Apr-2006, the Group had 76 branches and franchised establishments in 76 cities across most of Canada and the United States.
Competitor Analysis
This analysis compares Van Houtte Inc. with three other companies in closely related industry sectors.
The full Comparative Business Report is available to Subscribers or may be purchased individually. The full report generally includes the following sections:
- Sales Analysis: Recent Sales, Sales Growth, Sales per Employee
- Recent Stock Performance
- Company Valuation Ratios: Price/Earnings, Price/Book Value
- Price/Sales and 52 Week Price change
- Dividend Analysis
- Profitability Analysis: Gross Profit Margin, EBITDA Margin
- Earnings Before Extraordinary Items
- Inventory Analysis
- Research and Development Expenses
- Financial Position: Long Term Debt/Equity, Days Accounts Receivable, Days Inventory
- R&D Expenses/Sales
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