Financial Analysis of P&G Company

Abstract

This bachelor thesis concentrates on the financial situation of Procter & Gamble Company. The main objective of this bachelor thesis is using common-size analysis, financial ratio analysis and pyramidal decomposition to make financial analysis of Procter & Gamble Company and to assess Procter & Gamble Company’s operation. The analysis is based on data from Procter & Gamble Company’s financial statements from 2011 to 2016 combined with company’s history and big events. In theoretical part we explain the financial analysis theory and write the introduction of specific methods, which are common-size, financial ratio and pyramidal decomposition. In specific analysis, we use the methods mentioned in theoretical part to analyze the specific financial condition of the Procter & Gamble Company. Finally, we find that Procter & Gamble Company is still the leader of consumer goods market even if they are confronting troubles. Now it is at the turning point for the development of the company.