After identifying 2 competing public companies you will do research to obtain the necessary financial statements (2 years) on each firm.

Most important is your personal assessment of what you found / learned about the two companies.

Required preparation and analysis: A. Common Size Statements and Analysis - Vertical and Horizontal Analysis B. Ratio Analysis and Analysis - Commentary based upon Liquidity, Solvency, Efficiency, Profitability, Market, Financial Leverage, and Coverage. C. A DuPont analysis that compares the 3 DuPont identities (ratios) as a trend or as a comparison to your competitor industry. This will be reviewed in class.