Discussion Post: Berkshire Hathaway- Liquidity, Profitability, and Solvency
Research Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Compose a paper on the financials of your chosen firm; you will choose two ratios from each category (liquidity, profitability, and solvency) and conduct an analysis as well as highlight key areas/trends of the income statement and balance sheet. Be sure to answer the following questions in your response:
a) What do the ratios reflect?
b) Does the company appear healthy and headed in the right direction? Explain.
c) How does the company compare to another firm in the same industry in regards to financial metrics (for instance, a comparison of Target versus Walmart based on the basic ratio categories mentioned above)?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.