2016-2017 Coca-Cola’s annual report:
Gross & Operating profit margin- improved
Net profit margin/ROE/ROA -deteriorated
Current ratio - improved
Quick and Cash ratio - deteriorated
Debt-to-equity - deteriorated
Debt-to-capital - deteriorated
Interest coverage - deteriorated
2016-2017 Pepsi Cola annual reports:
Gross profit margin/Net profit margin/ROE/ROA- deteriorated significantly
Net profit margin - deteriorated significantly
Current/Quick/Cash ratios - improved
Debt-to-equity/Debt-to-Capital ratios - deteriorated
Interest Coverage ratio - improved exceeding 2015
Using the financial ratios of 2 companies above
1. Discuss what investors would need to consider about investing in each stock.
2. Is it okay to purchase one of these companies or their stocks?