Essays on Financial Analysis

McDonald’s Financial Analysis Case Study The purpose of this study is to assess a company’s future financial health. This study provides a “hands on” experience to synthesize the finance concepts that we learned throughout the course by applying them to a “real life” individual or organization. On this study I elected to assess McDonald Corporation’s…

The initial intent of this analysis was to identify changes in accounting methods within the financial statements of Walgreens and CVS, as well as to compare and contrast their financial statements, in order to draw conclusions about which company had better earnings. However, in the process of this analysis, with the exception of a minor…

Introduction According to the Enterprise Theory of Accounting, a company is considered as separate legal entity having the rights to make decisions independently; despite the fact that company’s capitals might be “rented” from banks or stockholders. Regardless of being the true owners of company’s assets, stockholders cannot interfere with company’s operations without approvals of the…

This report includes that the financial ratio analysis and the suggestion for Mr. Adkins. There are three parts in the financial analysis: liquidity analysis, asset management capability analysis and profitability analysis. At the end of this paper, the recommendations to Mr. Adkins about the investment of Lamar Swimwear are produced. Financial Ratio Analysis Liquidity analysis….

As one of the most recognizable brands worldwide, Starbucks is considered a monumental success story and an investors’ paradise. In this report, through interpreting the financial statements from 2003 on to 2007, we can a clear and concise picture of the biggest American coffee corporation performance. Our Evaluation and analysis of the company’s performance starts…

Introduction to the Company Pancake House, Inc. is a publicly listed company in the Philippine Stock Exchange. It is a Filipino-owned corporation, principally engaged in the development, operation and franchising of a casual dining chain of restaurants under the trade name “Pancake House”. The consumer brand name has traditionally been associated with specialty pancakes and…

Executive Summary Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited is a Canadian corporation that offers goods and services that meet life’s everyday needs. The corporation has an interrelated network business engaged in retailing goods, apparel, petroleum, and the financial and automotive services. The company was founded in 1922 by J. William Billes and Alfred J. Billes in Toronto, Ontario….

Company Overview Aztec software, set up in 1995 in Bangalore, promoted by Mr. S Parthasarathy, work with software product development companies (Independent Software Vendors- ISVs). The company originally incorporated as a Private Limited Company was converted to a Public Limited Company with effect from June 12, 2000. Five key technology focus in Aztec are in…

Background Manila Water Company Inc. is a Philippines-based company engaged in the engaged in providing water, sewerage and sanitation services. It serves a total estimated population of over six million people in the East Zone, which encompasses 23 cities and municipalities that include business districts and residential areas in the eastern part of Metro Manila…

Business Overview Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company with businesses in two main product segments – Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. The company operates in more than 200 countries and this geographic diversity and balance help to reduce the Company’s exposure to businesses and other risks in any one country or…