Financial Analysis of Woolworths Limited 10 October 2011 By: Huatong (Claire) Liu To: Potential investors Executive Summary The primary purpose of this report is to determine whether Woolworths Limited is an appropriate and profitable company to invest in. Specific objectives include analysis of annual reports of Woolworths and its competitors (Wesfarmers) as well as interpretation of relevant government and industry statistics‚ stock exchange‚ market information and media comments
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Section A Question 1 1.1 There are six components of the macro environment: 1. Political environment 2. Economic environment 3. Social environment 4. Technological environment 5. Legal environment 6. Environmental environment The above components have affected Johnson Matthey as follows: 1.1.1 Political environmental factors Johnson Matthey is a globally operated organisation‚ having operations in more than 30 countries. Therefore alterations in the laws and taxes in the countries
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study attempts to research and analyze both second hand literature as well as first hand observation. The report also plans to discuss the effects of retail image‚ personality and brand and their interrelations between the supermarkets‚ Coles and Woolworths in particular at the Westfield Kotara site. 2. Literature Review: Dong-Mo Koo’s study “Interrelationships among Store Images‚ Store Satisfaction‚ and Store Loyalty among Korea Discount Retail Patrons” analyses the concept how various discount
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References: Fredendall‚ L. & Hill‚ E. 2001‚ ‘Basics of Supply Chain Management’‚ CRC Press LLC‚ Florida. Rossi‚ S. 2007‚ ‘Woolworths awards suppliers in supply chain project’‚ no. 1‚ pg 5‚ EBCOhost‚ AN 24056925‚ viewed 18 October 2009.
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Business 22743 BUSINESS VALUATION AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS Group Assignment OCTOBER SESSION Report to: PROFESSOR ZOLTAN MATOLSCY Case Study: Woolworths Prepared by: Student Name Student Identification Brent HENLEY 10388039 Peter HOWE 02130033 Christian ORITZ 03005802 Zhiming YE 10669428 ASSIGNMENT DUE 21 October 2009 Table of Contents Woolworths Limited: Case Study 3 Executive Summary 3 Restating Financial Statements 3 Industry and Business Strategy Analysis 4 1. Industry Analysis 4 2
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of customer throughout 2‚ 900 stores‚ The Coles Group certainly be one of the top companies in Australia and New Zealand. However‚ it has lost its market share to the more enhanced and focused Woolworths company. The loyalty program battleground between two companies seemed more advantages over the Woolworths side since it gained 40% of market share with less on 50% advertising spending. There are some possible problems the Coles Group has to consider while managing its broad relationship marketing
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The retailer that I have chosen to conduct my research on is Woolworths‚ which is an established chain of retail stores founded in South Africa. Whilst they operate predominantly in this country‚ they have a substantial number of franchises and business dealings overseas. Their vast product range includes but is not limited to variable groceries‚ clothing‚ homeware and financial services‚ all of which are superior in quality. [Question 1 – The Existing Gaps Between The Producer and The Consumer]
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2 2 2 4 2 6 2 8 2 Foreword What sustainability means to Woolworths Limited Our major commitments and targets Who is Woolworths Limited? Our external engagement Engaging our people Our sustainability priorities Climate change Water Sourcing Packaging Waste Green Stores Implementation and reporting All of us‚ every day. Foreword Welcome to the Woolworths Limited Sustainability Strategy 007–015. Woolworths has been around for over 80 years. We’re proud of our history and reputation
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= 6766.2 Total current assets / Total current liabilities = 5802.1 / 6766.2 = 0.8575123408 = 0.86 (2dp) Liquidity levels have improved a satisfactory amount meaning Woolworths are readily available to pay off their short-term liabilities at a better easier. Figures from: http://www.investing.com/equities/woolworths-limited-balance-sheet Gearing (leverage) = - Debt to equity (gearing) ratio = Total liabilities/ Owners Equity 2013: Total liabilities = 13221.8 Owners equity = 9028
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Share 1 August 2013 supermarket Coles and Woolworths‚ account for around 75 per cent of Australia’s sales of packaged groceries. by Graeme Samuel and Stephen King Is the Australian retail grocery sector concentrated? Yes! Coles and Woolworths‚ account for around 75 per cent of Australia’s sales of packaged groceries with Metcash-supplied stores accounting for another 20 per cent. These market shares fall if we include fresh grocery items‚ such as meat‚ fruit and bread. However‚ they are still
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