Paper Homework
Write 8 to 10 pages research paper on Coke and Pepsi. The 8 to 10 pages do not include the title page, graphs or references. The paper must include an introduction or abstract and a summary conclusion.
o Background of each Company
o Background on the Industry and Market
o Seven/Eight and more ratios discussion conclusions
o Rational for which company the group would choose
o Non-financial criteria that the group would consider when choosing between these two companies as investment options
o Appendix data to be included
Report that answers the following:
I. Provide a short background on each company, the industry and the market (growing, declining, etc?) in which they operate. (This should be no more than 1- 1.5 pages for both companies in total and can be a part of your introduction.)
II. Using the current ratio and debt ratios, discuss what conclusions you can make about each company's ability to pay current liabilities (debt). Support your conclusions. Which company is doing better, why or why not?
III. Using the profitability and operating performance ratios, discuss what conclusions you can make about each company's profits over the past three years. Support your conclusions. Which company is doing better, why or why not?
IV. Using the cash flow indicator and investment valuation ratios, discuss which company is more likely to have satisfied stockholders. Support your conclusions. Which company is doing better, why or why not?
V. As an investor, discuss which company you would choose to invest in and provide a rationale for your decision. Support your conclusions, why or why not?
VI. After concluding your research about each company and reviewing their annual report, Discuss what non-financial criteria you would consider when choosing between these two investment options? Support your conclusions, why or why not?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.