A. Schulman, Inc. (SHLM) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
A. Schulman, Inc. (SHLM) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Summary
A. Schulman, Inc. (Schulman) is a global supplier of plastic compounds and resins. The company along with its subsidiaries specializes in the fields of engineered plastics, master batch and distribution services. Schulman serves diverse needs of varied customers from a range of markets, inclusive of consumer products, automotive, industrial and packaging. The company offers products such as engineered compounds, color and additive concentrates, polyolefins, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Schulman products are largely used in packaging of durable goods and commodity products. The company operates principally in North America and Europe. It also distributes its products to a number of markets in Asia. Schulman is headquartered at Akron in Ohio, the US.
A. Schulman, Inc. Key Recent Developments
Apr 09, 2012: A. Schulman To Move Corporate Headquarters To New Location In Fairlawn, Ohio
Apr 04, 2012: A. Schulman Reports Revenue Of $495.9m In Q2 Fiscal 2012
Mar 30, 2012: A. Schulman Showcase Its Products At NPE 2012
Mar 13, 2012: A. Schulman To Showcase Its Products At NPE 2012
Jan 16, 2012: A. Schulman Appoints Patricia Mishic As Vice President And Chief Marketing Officer
This comprehensive SWOT profile of A. Schulman, Inc. provides you an in-depth strategic SWOT analysis of the company’s businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the company’s key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.
The profile contains critical company information including:
Note: Some sections may be missing if data is unavailable for the company
Key benefits of buying this profile include:
You get detailed information about the company and its operations to identify potential customers and suppliers.
Summary
A. Schulman, Inc. (Schulman) is a global supplier of plastic compounds and resins. The company along with its subsidiaries specializes in the fields of engineered plastics, master batch and distribution services. Schulman serves diverse needs of varied customers from a range of markets, inclusive of consumer products, automotive, industrial and packaging. The company offers products such as engineered compounds, color and additive concentrates, polyolefins, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Schulman products are largely used in packaging of durable goods and commodity products. The company operates principally in North America and Europe. It also distributes its products to a number of markets in Asia. Schulman is headquartered at Akron in Ohio, the US.
A. Schulman, Inc. Key Recent Developments
Apr 09, 2012: A. Schulman To Move Corporate Headquarters To New Location In Fairlawn, Ohio
Apr 04, 2012: A. Schulman Reports Revenue Of $495.9m In Q2 Fiscal 2012
Mar 30, 2012: A. Schulman Showcase Its Products At NPE 2012
Mar 13, 2012: A. Schulman To Showcase Its Products At NPE 2012
Jan 16, 2012: A. Schulman Appoints Patricia Mishic As Vice President And Chief Marketing Officer
This comprehensive SWOT profile of A. Schulman, Inc. provides you an in-depth strategic SWOT analysis of the company’s businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the company’s key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.
The profile contains critical company information including:
- Business description - A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy - Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis - A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history - Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services - A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors - A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees - A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies - A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads - A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries - A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years - The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods - The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.
Note: Some sections may be missing if data is unavailable for the company
Key benefits of buying this profile include:
You get detailed information about the company and its operations to identify potential customers and suppliers.
- The profile analyzes the company’s business structure, operations, major products and services, prospects, locations and subsidiaries, key executives and their biographies and key competitors.
- The company’s core strengths and weaknesses and areas of development or decline are analyzed and presented in the profile objectively. Recent developments in the company covered in the profile help you track important events.
- Opportunities that the company can explore and exploit are sized up and its growth potential assessed in the profile. Competitive and/or technological threats are highlighted.
- Financial ratio presented for major public companies in the profile include the revenue trends, profitability, growth, margins and returns, liquidity and leverage, financial position and efficiency ratios.
- Key elements such as SWOT analysis, corporate strategy and financial ratios and charts are incorporated in the profile to assist your academic or business research needs.
Contents
SECTION 1 - ABOUT THE COMPANYA. Schulman, Inc. - Key Facts
A. Schulman, Inc. - Key Employees
A. Schulman, Inc. - Key Employee Biographies
A. Schulman, Inc. - Key Operational Employees
A. Schulman, Inc. - Major Products and Services
A. Schulman, Inc. - History
A. Schulman, Inc. - Company Statement
A. Schulman, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
SECTION 2 – COMPANY ANALYSIS
A. Schulman, Inc. - Business Description
A. Schulman, Inc. - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
A. Schulman, Inc. - Strengths
Strength - Comprehensive Business Mix
Strength - Strong Product Portfolio
Strength - Increasing Return on Equity
A. Schulman, Inc. - Weaknesses
Weakness - Declining Liquidity
A. Schulman, Inc. - Opportunities
Opportunity - Inorganic Growth
Opportunity - Growth Opportunities in Emerging Markets
Opportunity - Eco-friendly Materials Offer Opportunities
A. Schulman, Inc. - Threats
Threat - Raw Material Procurement Risks
Threat - Intense Competition
Threat - Challenge of Environmental Regulations
A. Schulman, Inc. - Key Competitors
SECTION 3 – COMPANY FINANCIAL RATIOS
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Performance Chart
Financial Performance
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts
SECTION 4 – COMPANY’S POWER FINANCIAL DEALS AND ALLIANCES
A. Schulman, Inc., Petrochemicals, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
A. Schulman, Inc., Petrochemicals, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
A. Schulman, Inc., Recent Deals Summary
SECTION 5 – COMPANY’S RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
A. Schulman, Inc., Recent Developments
Mar 30, 2012: A. Schulman Showcase Its Products At NPE 2012
Mar 13, 2012: A. Schulman To Showcase Its Products At NPE 2012
Jan 16, 2012: A. Schulman Appoints Patricia Mishic As Vice President And Chief Marketing Officer
Jan 05, 2012: A. Schulman Reports Net Income $13.58m In Q1 Fiscal 2012
Nov 15, 2011: A. Schulman Opens Sales Office In Ras al-Khaimah, UAE
Oct 26, 2011: A. Schulman Reports Net Income Of $41m In Fiscal 2011
Oct 17, 2011: A. Schulman Announces Distribution Agreement For ELIX Polymers's ABS Grades In Europe
Sep 16, 2011: A. Schulman To Showcase Its Products At PACK EXPO 2011
Aug 25, 2011: A. Schulman Provides Net Income Guidance For Fiscal 2011
Jul 06, 2011: A. Schulman Reports Net Income Of $18.7m For Q3 Fiscal 2011
SECTION 6 – APPENDIX
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About GlobalData
Contact Us
Disclaimer
LIST OF TABLES
A. Schulman, Inc., Key Facts
A. Schulman, Inc., Key Employees
A. Schulman, Inc., Key Employee Biographies
A. Schulman, Inc., Key Operational Employees
A. Schulman, Inc., Major Products and Services
A. Schulman, Inc., History
A. Schulman, Inc., Other Locations
A. Schulman, Inc., Subsidiaries
A. Schulman, Inc., Key Competitors
A. Schulman, Inc., Ratios based on current share price
A. Schulman, Inc., Annual Ratios
A. Schulman, Inc., Interim Ratios
A. Schulman, Inc., Petrochemicals, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
A. Schulman, Inc., Petrochemicals, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
A. Schulman, Inc., Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios
LIST OF FIGURES
A. Schulman, Inc., Performance Chart (2007 - 2011)
A. Schulman, Inc., Ratio Charts
A. Schulman, Inc., Petrochemicals, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
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