COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY: 10-K filed 2015-10-30

Name: COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY: 10-K filed 2015-10-30
Creator: COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY

What COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY reported in its annual report filed 2015-10-30 (fiscal FY 2015): 41 published measures, 137 facts as tagged in accession 0000022444-15-000023.

This filing

Form: 10-K (annual report)
Filed: 2015-10-30
Fiscal period: fiscal FY 2015
Accession: 0000022444-15-000023 on SEC EDGAR

Values are as tagged in this filing. A later filing can restate them; each measure links to its history page, which shows the latest-filed value per period. All COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY filings.

Reported measures

Total assets

Resources recognized on the balance sheet. Book assets are not the market value of the business.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	3,372,302,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	3,688,520,000	USD

Total liabilities

Recognized obligations at the reporting date. The definition and scope differ from interest-bearing debt.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	2,052,952,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	2,339,929,000	USD

Stockholders equity

The reported residual interest after liabilities. It is an accounting amount, not market capitalization.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	1,319,201,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	1,348,480,000	USD

Net income or loss

Reported profit or loss for the period. Check the filing for attribution, exceptional items and discontinued operations before comparing companies.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2015-06-01 to 2015-08-31	-5,751,000	USD	92
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	141,634,000	USD	365
2015-03-01 to 2015-05-31	56,681,000	USD	92
2014-12-01 to 2015-02-28	54,451,000	USD	90
2014-09-01 to 2014-11-30	36,253,000	USD	91
2014-06-01 to 2014-08-31	34,926,000	USD	92
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	115,551,000	USD	365
2014-03-01 to 2014-05-31	23,563,000	USD	92
2013-12-01 to 2014-02-28	11,143,000	USD	90
2013-09-01 to 2013-11-30	45,919,000	USD	91
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	77,315,000	USD	365

Operating cash flow

Cash generated or used by operating activities. Working-capital timing can make this differ substantially from reported income.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	313,461,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	136,940,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	147,732,000	USD	365

Capital expenditure payments

Cash payments to acquire property, plant and equipment. This taxonomy concept does not capture every form of investment or acquisition.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	119,580,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	101,749,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	89,035,000	USD	365

Financing cash flow

Net cash from financing activities, including borrowing, repayments and transactions with owners. A positive amount does not establish operating profitability.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	-180,691,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	-34,397,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	15,030,000	USD	365

Investing cash flow

Net cash from investing activities, including asset purchases, disposals and investment transactions. This differs from capital expenditure payments alone.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	-76,824,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	-47,261,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	-46,136,000	USD	365

Retained earnings or deficit

Accumulated undistributed earnings or deficit at the reporting date. This balance is not cash available for distribution.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	1,311,544,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	1,225,855,000	USD

Basic weighted-average shares

Time-weighted shares used for basic earnings per share. This denominator differs from shares outstanding at a single reporting date.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	116,527,265	shares	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	117,496,270	shares	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	116,677,836	shares	365

Diluted weighted-average shares

Weighted-average shares used for diluted earnings per share. Potential shares are included under the applicable dilution rules, not simply added to outstanding shares.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	117,949,898	shares	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	118,607,106	shares	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	117,552,952	shares	365

Basic earnings per share

Reported earnings or loss per basic common share or unit. Inspect attribution, share classes and restatements before comparing periods. This is not a market return.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2015-06-01 to 2015-08-31	-0.05	USD/shares	92
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	1.22	USD/shares	365
2015-03-01 to 2015-05-31	0.49	USD/shares	92
2014-12-01 to 2015-02-28	0.47	USD/shares	90
2014-09-01 to 2014-11-30	0.31	USD/shares	91
2014-06-01 to 2014-08-31	0.29	USD/shares	92
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	0.98	USD/shares	365
2014-03-01 to 2014-05-31	0.2	USD/shares	92
2013-12-01 to 2014-02-28	0.09	USD/shares	90
2013-09-01 to 2013-11-30	0.39	USD/shares	91
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	0.66	USD/shares	365

Diluted earnings per share

Reported earnings or loss per share under dilution rules. Antidilutive instruments may be excluded. A diluted value can equal the basic value without implying no potential dilution.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2015-06-01 to 2015-08-31	-0.05	USD/shares	92
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	1.2	USD/shares	365
2015-03-01 to 2015-05-31	0.49	USD/shares	92
2014-12-01 to 2015-02-28	0.46	USD/shares	90
2014-09-01 to 2014-11-30	0.3	USD/shares	91
2014-06-01 to 2014-08-31	0.29	USD/shares	92
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	0.97	USD/shares	365
2014-03-01 to 2014-05-31	0.2	USD/shares	92
2013-12-01 to 2014-02-28	0.09	USD/shares	90
2013-09-01 to 2013-11-30	0.39	USD/shares	91
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	0.66	USD/shares	365

Income tax expense or benefit

Current and deferred income tax expense or benefit for continuing operations. This accounting expense differs from cash taxes paid.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	83,206,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	42,724,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	57,979,000	USD	365

Net property, plant and equipment

Carrying amount of property, plant and equipment after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization. It is not replacement cost or market value.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	883,650,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	925,098,000	USD

Share-based compensation expense

Reported noncash expense for share-based payment arrangements. Noncash treatment does not mean the awards have no economic cost to shareholders.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	23,484,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	18,051,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	18,693,000	USD	365

Current assets

Assets classified as current under the normal operating cycle or one-year boundary. Not all current assets can be converted immediately into cash.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	2,307,101,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	2,553,791,000	USD

Interest expense

Borrowing costs recognized as interest expense. This is distinct from cash interest paid and may not include every capitalized borrowing cost.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	77,760,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	77,037,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	68,439,000	USD	365

Current liabilities

Obligations classified as current under the operating-cycle or one-year boundary. The balance includes more than short-term borrowing.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	617,348,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	891,153,000	USD

Goodwill carrying amount

Recognized goodwill remaining after accumulated impairment. It arises from business combinations and does not measure the current value of the company’s brand.

Period	Value	Unit
At 2015-08-31	66,383,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	74,319,000	USD
At 2013-08-31	69,579,000	USD

Net finite-lived intangible assets

Finite-lived intangible assets after amortization. This excludes goodwill and should not be combined with indefinite-lived intangible assets without checking scope.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	16,348,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	24,234,000	USD

Net current accounts receivable

Current customer receivables after the allowance for credit loss. The balance is not cash collected or a guarantee of collection.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	900,619,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	1,028,425,000	USD

Common-stock repurchase payments

Cash paid to reacquire common stock during the period. This is not an authorization limit or a direct measure of the net change in share count.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	41,806,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	0	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	0	USD	365

Net inventory

Inventory carrying amount after applicable valuation and LIFO reserves. It does not establish realizable selling proceeds or inventory turnover without other inputs.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	781,371,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	935,411,000	USD

Gross profit

Revenue less the costs directly attributed to the goods or services sold. It precedes other operating expenses and is not net income.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2015-06-01 to 2015-08-31	131,809,000	USD	92
2015-03-01 to 2015-05-31	235,958,000	USD	92
2014-12-01 to 2015-02-28	221,414,000	USD	90
2014-09-01 to 2014-11-30	186,221,000	USD	91
2014-06-01 to 2014-08-31	183,452,000	USD	92
2014-03-01 to 2014-05-31	178,419,000	USD	92
2013-12-01 to 2014-02-28	142,356,000	USD	90
2013-09-01 to 2013-11-30	176,873,000	USD	91

Selling, general and administrative expense

Selling and general administrative costs reported under this concept. It is an expense category, not a substitute for total operating expenses.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	443,275,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	448,943,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	439,571,000	USD	365

Common shares outstanding

Common shares outstanding at the reporting date. This point-in-time count differs from the weighted-average shares used for earnings per share and can exclude other share classes.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	115,635,338	shares
At 2014-08-31	117,829,262	shares

Accumulated other comprehensive income or loss

Cumulative other comprehensive items after tax, such as translation and unrealized hedging or securities effects. These amounts have not passed through net income.

Period	Value	Unit
At 2015-08-31	-113,535,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	-19,509,000	USD
At 2013-08-31	-27,176,000	USD
At 2012-08-31	-18,136,000	USD

Total equity including noncontrolling interests

Equity including the portion attributable to noncontrolling interests. It is larger than or equal to parent stockholders equity and is not market capitalization.

Period	Value	Unit
At 2015-08-31	1,319,350,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	1,348,591,000	USD
At 2013-08-31	1,270,155,000	USD
At 2012-08-31	1,246,507,000	USD

Gross property, plant and equipment

Cost of property, plant and equipment before accumulated depreciation. Historical cost does not indicate current value or replacement cost.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	2,294,582,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	2,333,153,000	USD

Accumulated depreciation on property, plant and equipment

Cumulative depreciation, depletion and amortization recorded against property, plant and equipment. It measures cost allocation to date, not physical wear or market value.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	1,410,932,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	1,408,055,000	USD

Other noncurrent assets

Noncurrent assets the filer does not present separately. The composition differs by filer and is described only in the filing.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	115,168,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	135,312,000	USD

Other noncurrent liabilities

Noncurrent liabilities the filer does not present separately. The composition differs by filer and is described only in the filing.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	101,919,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	112,134,000	USD

Accrued current liabilities

Current obligations accrued for goods and services received but not yet invoiced or paid. This is one component of current liabilities, not all short-term obligations.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	279,415,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	322,000,000	USD

Net deferred tax assets

Deferred tax assets after the valuation allowance. Realization depends on future taxable income, so the balance is not a receivable from tax authorities.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
At 2015-08-31	89,544,000	USD
At 2014-08-31	115,409,000	USD

Profit or loss including noncontrolling interests

Net income or loss including the portion attributable to noncontrolling interests. It can differ from the net income attributable to the parent that per-share figures use.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	141,634,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	115,552,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	77,319,000	USD	365

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

Combined depreciation, depletion and amortization for the period. A noncash allocation of asset cost, not a measure of maintenance spending.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	132,779,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	136,004,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	136,548,000	USD	365

Amortization of intangible assets

Amortization recognized on finite-lived intangible assets. It follows acquisition accounting and does not indicate the intangibles are losing usefulness at that rate.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	6,900,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	5,100,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	4,900,000	USD	365

Income taxes paid, net

Cash income taxes paid net of refunds during the period. It differs from income tax expense and can reflect prior years and estimated payments.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	61,000,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	11,800,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	-7,600,000	USD	365

Change in accounts receivable

The cash flow adjustment for the change in receivables during the period. A positive value under this concept means receivables grew and reduced operating cash flow.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	-206,633,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	143,397,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	-11,065,000	USD	365

Change in inventories

The cash flow adjustment for the change in inventories during the period. A positive value under this concept means inventory grew and reduced operating cash flow.

Period	Value	Unit	Days
2014-09-01 to 2015-08-31	-50,747,000	USD	365
2013-09-01 to 2014-08-31	177,331,000	USD	365
2012-09-01 to 2013-08-31	-26,459,000	USD	365

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