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Nikon Corporation 15
Balance Sheet Analysis
At March 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 (% of Total Assets)
1998 1997 1996
Total assets 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Total current assets 69.0 67.4 68.9
Inventories 30.4 26.1 27.3
Property, plant and equipment 20.5 21.5 19.1
Investments and other assets 10.5 11.1 12.0
Total current liabilities 46.5 44.8 43.2
Short-term borrowings 20.5 15.3 11.5
Long-term debt, less current portion 19.4 18.7 21.4
Shareholders equity 33.7 36.0 35.0
Net Income (Loss) ( ¥ Billion)
98
97
96
95
94
Net Income (Loss) per Share ( ¥ )
98
97
96
95
94
Capital Expenditures ( ¥ Billion)
98
97
96
95
94
R&D Expenditures ( ¥ Billion)
98
97
96
95
94
Shareholders’ Equity ( ¥ Billion)
98
97
96
95
94
Return on Equity (%)
98
97
96
95
94
(3.1)
(4.4) (11.8)
8.3
19.9
18.6
1.5
22.5
53.9
50.2
4.2
26.2
33.8
17.2
8.1
7.4
21.6
19.7
17.0
12.1
10.3
171.1
165.8
148.7
132.5
135.8
4.9
12.7
13.2
1.1
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