Intel and AMAT 2012-2013 Comprehensive Analysis

Instructions:

Calculate key financial ratios for all year presented. You will need to complete thecash flow statement and all ratios will be calculated by the template. Note:allocate the negative restructuring and impairment in AMAT (2011) to stock-basedcompensation on the cash flow (10 Marks).

Using the library, find industry averages to compare to the calculations in CSIMarket.com - it is a good website to find industry averages (Alternatively -Factset) (12 Marks).

Prepare a comprehensive analysis of both companies. This should include anevaluation of:

- Short term liquidity (4 Marks)

- Operating efficiency (4 Marks)

- Capital structure (4 Marks)

- Long term solvency (4 Marks)

- Profitability (4 Marks)

- Market measures (4 Marks)

In addition, include a discussion of any quality of financial reporting issues (6marks).

Identify the strengths and weaknesses of both companies?(12 Marks).

Discuss the investment potential and the creditworthiness of both company (6Marks).

Report will be graded for correct grammar, spelling and professional presentation(14 Marks).