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Need help with analysis of Coca-Cola Company as of year-end 2012
Comparative financial statement analysis and ratio Analysis.
Trend analysis should involve Sales, Operating Expenses, Cost of Goods Sold, and Net Income)
I have to interpret and show conclusions from the analysis, making a report with charts or graphs if possible. I will use sources such as Dun and Bradstreet, Hoover's, etc.
I require help finding industry norms/ averages and need direction with as many steps as possible. Very limited time and brain overloaded to think straight.
Coca-Cola (KO) is in SIC Code 2080 Beverages; consider the competitor for comparison would be Pepsi Co. I have both 2012 10-K and looking up ordinary size income statement and balance sheets.
- You will require the industry averages. Some are available online and some are available in business publications.
You must interpret your analysis and show conclusions from the results.