Financial Analysis & Financial Ratios I Amazon vs Walmart

Discover the Secrets to Analyzing E-Commerce Giants: Amazon vs. Walmart

This course offers a unique, practical approach to understanding the financial performance of two of the world's largest retailers. We move beyond theory and dive deep into real-world data to provide actionable insights.

Here's what makes this course different:

• Learn Through Examples: We'll analyze actual financial information from Amazon and Walmart, using their publicly available data to illustrate key concepts. This "learn through examples" methodology ensures you grasp practical application.
• Performance Scorecard: Track and compare the financial health of both companies with our ongoing scorecard, highlighting key performance indicators.
• Gain Actionable Insights: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the financial performance of Amazon versus Walmart, enabling you to make informed decisions.

In this course, you will master these key areas:

A) Financial & Trending Analysis:
* In-depth 5-year P&L comparison to identify trends.
* Detailed Year-over-Year P&L Analysis to understand growth patterns.

B) Financial Ratio Calculation:
* Learn to calculate essential financial ratios for comprehensive analysis.
* Cover key ratio categories:
* Profitability Ratios: Assess earning power.
* Capital Structure Ratios: Understand financing strategies.
* Liquidity Ratios: Evaluate short-term solvency.
* Valuation Ratios: Determine market value.
* Efficiency Ratios: Measure resource utilization.

C) Form 10K Deep Dive:
* We'll dissect key highlights and tables from Amazon and Walmart’s Form-10K filings, providing a practical understanding of their financial reporting.