Analysis Project
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
This assignment is based on Walmart Inc.
• Critically evaluate the sources of finance of Walmart Inc, discussing the advantages, disadvantages and risks of the capital structure of the company. You should consider how it compares with other companies in the same industry, discussing the possible reasons for your findings. (400-600 words).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Walmart’s management of the different elements of working capital using appropriate financial ratios, and discuss the company’s strengths and weaknesses in this area. (700- 900) words
• Walmart Inc has undertaken a number of restructuring activities over recent years, including acquisitions and divestments. Discuss the purpose of such activities and evaluate how successful this has been. (350-500 words).
• You should use information from Walmart’s annual reports and other sources to illustrate your points. A wide range of support from academic literature is also expected.
• Your response should be in the form of a written report of between 1,500 and 2,000 words.
• Critically evaluate the sources of finance of Walmart Inc, discussing the advantages, disadvantages and risks of the capital structure of the company. You should consider how it compares with other companies in the same industry, discussing the possible reasons for your findings. (400-600 words).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Walmart’s management of the different elements of working capital using appropriate financial ratios, and discuss the company’s strengths and weaknesses in this area. (700- 900) words
• Walmart Inc has undertaken a number of restructuring activities over recent years, including acquisitions and divestments. Discuss the purpose of such activities and evaluate how successful this has been. (350-500 words).
• You should use information from Walmart’s annual reports and other sources to illustrate your points. A wide range of support from academic literature is also expected.
• Your response should be in the form of a written report of between 1,500 and 2,000 words.