Format: You are required to submit a report detailing your calculations and your analysis.
You are required to select two companies listed below and obtain its financial statements for last 3 years.
- Tesco
- Sainsbury
- Next plc
- Debenhams plc
Calculate the following Ratios for each of the 3 years, using formulae provided in the class.
- Profitability,
- Liquidity
- All calculations and formulae used must be identified
Analyse the financial performance of the two companies based on your calculations , identifying and discussing weaknesses of ratios analysis.
Your analysis must contain an introduction, a recommendation how these areas can be improved in the future, and a conclusion detailing the results of your analysis.
- Calculations/ formulae Demonstration of calculations
- Format, referencing, bibliography, use of tables/charts Structured analytical report with supporting referencing where required
- Performance Analysis Relevance, Clear demonstration of understanding and applied in context
- Introduction, recommendation and conclusion Demonstration of clear understanding of the issues.