Prepare a financial ratio analysis paper of “Starbucks Corporation” in which you need to address the following:

Introduction

Investment thesis overview of the contents of the paper to follow overview of company

History and principal strategic objectives primary financial ratios related to performance and valuation industry overview and analysis

analysis of industry and opportunities for growth principal competitors in the industry evaluate position of company in the industry and how its competitive position and strategic plans are likely to affect company and stock values financial analysis for valuations

financial ratio analysis [3-5 years of financial performance data] historical ratio analysis [ratios related to valuation] cross-sectional ratio analysis comparisons to comparable company averages w/std deviation use tables & figures (graphs) to present valuation data for analysis explain what results mean for analysts and investors income valuation by discounted cash flow model 1. free cash flow - use Macabus FCF – equity equation; use valuepro.net or other FCF to firm and FCF to equity model (income valuation) make sure all input variables are justified explain what results mean for analysts and investors relative valuation by market comparable relative valuation - use textbook valuation by comparable model or instructor ranking model – show all work and references explain what results mean for analysts and investors development and defense of investment thesis

Recommend buy, sell, or hold demonstrate critical thinking about recommendation present strengths and weaknesses of the recommendation assure that recommendation is supported by logic, comparative analysis and valuations summary / conclusion

Review principal observations and conclusions review final recommendation no new information is introduced in this section.