GE is one of the most sought-after stocks in the world. The company's legendary founder, Thomas Edison, is world-renowned. GE continues to innovate and disrupt their industry under the current leadership of Lawrence Culp. These circumstances have resulted in the organization becoming an industry leader. For some, these facts alone are reason enough to buy stock in the company.However, most investors prefer to have an in-depth understanding of the company's financial statements and financial ratios before investing in the firm. Through a well-rounded understanding of GE's financial standing, investors may make better, more informed investment decisions. Further, predicting the company's future performance may very well be possible. This leads to the purpose of the book. This book was written to help investors, business students, finance students, and accounting students use basic and advanced accounting and finance concepts to analyze GE's last five years' financial statements, financial ratios, and possible future projections.Book and Chapter StructuresGE Company Summary - In the company summary, a brief overview of GE's current state is introduced. Topics covered include GE's 52-week stock prices, dividend policy, and more. GE Financial Statements - The financial statement sections start with a summarized version of GE's income statement and balance sheet for the last five years. Following the financial statements is a brief financial analysis of each statement's highlights. With this foundation set, we then define and offer analysis tips about each financial statement line item, such as revenues and long-term debt. GE Financial Ratios - Regarding GE's financial ratios, a similar approach is taken as with the financial statements. This section starts with the financial ratios calculated for five years and a summary analysis of important financial ratios. Each financial ratio is then defined, formulas provided, calculations for the ratios illustrated, financial analysis tips offered, and the actual individual ratio table included, covering a five-year time frame, in most cases. Important financial ratios defined, calculated, and analysis tips offered includes the current ratio, cash ratio, quick ratio, net working capital ratio, total asset turnover ratio, fixed asset turnover ratio, days sales outstanding, inventory turnover, accounts receivable turnover, working capital turnover, accounts payable turnover, return on assets, return on equity, profit margin, gross profit margin, and several more.GE Free Cash Flows (FCF) and 5 Year Projections - We conclude the financial review of GE by projecting their summarized income statement, balance sheet, and free cash flows for the NEXT 5 years.In the end, hopefully, you will have a better understanding of GE's financial statements, financial ratios, free cash flows (FCF), and financial projections in general. Further, you will also, again, hopefully, have a thorough understanding of GE's financial position, now and in the future, based on the reviews and brief analysis provided.

Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject Economics - Finance, grade: 4.0, Ashford University, language: English, abstract: This paper critically comments on the financial strenghts and weakness of General Electric. It provides definitions of key terms and an industry / competitor analysis as well as a ratio analysis. General Electric Company (GE) operates as a technology, media, and financial services company worldwide. It was founded in 1892 and is based in Fairfield, Connecticut. The company is at the center of the Energy Industry with infrastructure ranging from gas, steam all the way to renewable energy solutions. Some of its major products include oil and gas and reliable power, air cooled heat exchangers among others services such as management of energy and assisting clients in the production of efficient energy. An analysis of a financial statement is a report that is prepared by a company and issued to investors and creditors. It helps give a clear picture of the company's performance and its health in terms of its financial stand. An investor can, therefore, evaluate the present and past performance of the organization and see the direction in which the company is moving before making a decision.

Amazon.com is one of the most sought-after stocks in the world. The company's legendary founder, Jeff Bezos, is world-renowned. Amazon.com continues to innovate and disrupt their industry under the current leadership of Jeff as well. These circumstances have resulted in the organization becoming an industry leader. However, most investors prefer to have an in-depth understanding of the company's financial statements and financial ratios before investing in the firm. Through a well-rounded understanding of Amazon.com's financial standing, investors may make better, more informed investment decisions. Further, predicting the company's future performance may very well be possible. This leads to the purpose of the book. This book was written to help investors, business students, finance students, and accounting students use basic and advanced accounting and finance concepts to analyze Amazon.com's last five years' financial statements, financial ratios, and possible future projections.Book and Chapter StructuresAmazon.com Company Summary - In the company summary, a brief overview of Amazon.com's current state is introduced. Topics covered include Amazon.com's 52-week stock prices, dividend policy, and more. Amazon.com Financial Statements - The financial statement sections start with a summarized version of Amazon.com's income statement and balance sheet for the last five years. Following the financial statements is a brief financial analysis of each statement's highlights. With this foundation set, we then define and offer analysis tips about each financial statement line item, such as revenues and long-term debt. Amazon.com Financial Ratios - Regarding Amazon.com's financial ratios, a similar approach is taken as with the financial statements. This section starts with the financial ratios calculated for five years and a summary analysis of important financial ratios. Each financial ratio is then defined, formulas provided, calculations for the ratios illustrated, financial analysis tips offered, and the actual individual ratio graphed, covering a five-year time frame, in most cases. Important financial ratios defined, calculated, and analysis tips offered includes the current ratio, cash ratio, quick ratio, net working capital ratio, total asset turnover ratio, fixed asset turnover ratio, days sales outstanding, inventory turnover, accounts receivable turnover, working capital turnover, accounts payable turnover, return on assets, return on equity, profit margin, gross profit margin, and several more.Amazon.com Free Cash Flows (FCF) and 5 Year Projections - We conclude the financial review of Amazon.com by projecting their summarized income statement, balance sheet, and free cash flows for the NEXT 5 years.In the end, hopefully, you will have a better understanding of Amazon.com's financial statements, financial ratios, free cash flows (FCF), and financial projections in general. Further, you will also, again, hopefully, have a thorough understanding of Amazon.com's financial position, now and in the future, based on the reviews and brief analysis provided.

Intel Incorporated is one of the most sought-after stocks in the world. The company's legendary founder, Gordon Moore, is world-renowned. Intel Inc. continues to innovate and disrupt their industry under the current leadership of Bob Swan. These circumstances have resulted in the organization becoming an industry leader. For some, these facts alone are reason enough to buy stock in the company.However, most investors prefer to have an in-depth understanding of the company's financial statements and financial ratios before investing in the firm. Through a well-rounded understanding of Intel's financial standing, investors may make better, more informed investment decisions. Further, predicting the company's future performance may very well be possible. This leads to the purpose of the book. This book was written to help investors, business students, finance students, and accounting students use basic and advanced accounting and finance concepts to analyze Intel's last five years' financial statements, financial ratios, and possible future projections.Book and Chapter StructuresIntel Company Summary - In the company summary, a brief overview of Intel's current state is introduced. Topics covered include Intel's 52-week stock prices, dividend policy, and more. Intel Financial Statements - The financial statement sections start with a summarized version of Intel's income statement and balance sheet for the last five years. Following the financial statements is a brief financial analysis of each statement's highlights. With this foundation set, we then define and offer analysis tips about each financial statement line item, such as revenues and long-term debt. Intel Financial Ratios - Regarding Intel's financial ratios, a similar approach is taken as with the financial statements. This section starts with the financial ratios calculated for five years and a summary analysis of important financial ratios. Each financial ratio is then defined, formulas provided, calculations for the ratios illustrated, financial analysis tips offered, and the actual individual ratio graphed, covering a five-year time frame, in most cases. Important financial ratios defined, calculated, and analysis tips offered includes the current ratio, cash ratio, quick ratio, net working capital ratio, total asset turnover ratio, fixed asset turnover ratio, days sales outstanding, inventory turnover, accounts receivable turnover, working capital turnover, accounts payable turnover, return on assets, return on equity, profit margin, gross profit margin, and several more.Intel Free Cash Flows (FCF) and 5 Year Projections - We conclude the financial review of Intel by projecting their summarized income statement, balance sheet, and free cash flows for the NEXT 5 years.In the end, hopefully, you will have a better understanding of Intel's financial statements, financial ratios, free cash flows (FCF), and financial projections in general. Further, you will also, again, hopefully, have a thorough understanding of Intel's financial position, now and in the future, based on the reviews and brief analysis provided.

Alphabet (a.k.a. Google) is one of the most well-known companies in the world. The company's legendary search engine home page is the most visited site on the internet. Further, Alphabet continues to innovate and disrupt the technology industry under the current leadership of Sundar Pichai. The company's masterful leadership legacy creates a solid foundation from which some investors feel confident in the organization's future. For some investors, these circumstances alone are justification for investing in a company. However, most investors prefer to have an in-depth understanding of the company's financial statements and financial ratios before investing in the firm. Through a well-rounded understanding of Alphabet's financial standing, investors may make better, more informed investment decisions. Further, predicting the company's future performance may very well be possible. This leads to the purpose of the book. This book was written to help investors, business students, finance students, and accounting students use basic and advanced accounting and finance concepts to analyze Alphabet's last five years' financial statements, financial ratios, and possible future projections.Book and Chapter StructuresAlphabet Company Summary - In the company summary, a brief overview of Alphabet's current state is introduced. Topics covered include Alphabet's 52-week stock prices, dividend policy, and more. Alphabet Financial Statements - The financial statement sections start with a summarized version of Alphabet's income statement and balance sheet for the last five years. Following the financial statements is a brief financial analysis of each statement's highlights. With this foundation set, we then define and offer analysis tips about each financial statement line item, such as revenues and long-term debt. Alphabet Financial Ratios - Regarding Alphabet's financial ratios, a similar approach is taken as with the financial statements. This section starts with the financial ratios calculated for five years and a summary analysis of important financial ratios. Each financial ratio is then defined, formulas provided, calculations for the ratios illustrated, financial analysis tips offered, and the actual individual ratio graphed, covering a five-year time frame, in most cases. Important financial ratios defined, calculated, and analysis tips offered includes the current ratio, cash ratio, quick ratio, net working capital ratio, total asset turnover ratio, fixed asset turnover ratio, days sales outstanding, inventory turnover, accounts receivable turnover, working capital turnover, accounts payable turnover, return on assets, return on equity, profit margin, gross profit margin, and several more.Alphabet Free Cash Flows (FCF) and 5 Year Projections - We conclude the financial review of Alphabet by projecting their summarized income statement, balance sheet, and free cash flows for the NEXT 5 years.In the end, hopefully, you will have a better understanding of Alphabet's financial statements, financial ratios, free cash flows (FCF), and financial projections in general. Further, you will also, again, hopefully, have a thorough understanding of Alphabet's financial position, now and in the future, based on the reviews and brief analysis provided.

Microsoft Incorporated is one of the most sought-after stocks in the world. The company's legendary founder, Bill Gates, is world-renowned. Microsoft Inc. continues to innovate and disrupt their industry under the current leadership of Satya Nadella. These circumstances have resulted in the organization becoming an industry leader. However, most investors prefer to have an in-depth understanding of the company's financial statements and financial ratios before investing in the firm. Through a well-rounded understanding of Microsoft's financial standing, investors may make better, more informed investment decisions. Further, predicting the company's future performance may very well be possible. This leads to the purpose of the book. This book was written to help investors, business students, finance students, and accounting students use basic and advanced accounting and finance concepts to analyze Microsoft's last five years' financial statements, financial ratios, and possible future projections.Book and Chapter StructuresMicrosoft Company Summary - In the company summary, a brief overview of Microsoft's current state is introduced. Topics covered include Microsoft's 52-week stock prices, dividend policy, and more. Microsoft Financial Statements - The financial statement sections start with a summarized version of Microsoft's income statement and balance sheet for the last five years. Following the financial statements is a brief financial analysis of each statement's highlights. With this foundation set, we then define, graph, and offer analysis tips about each financial statement line item, such as revenues and long-term debt. Microsoft Financial Ratios - Regarding Microsoft's financial ratios, a similar approach is taken as with the financial statements. This section starts with the financial ratios calculated for five years and a summary analysis of important financial ratios. Each financial ratio is then defined, formulas provided, calculations for the ratios illustrated, financial analysis tips offered, and the actual individual ratio graphed, covering a five-year time frame, in most cases. Important financial ratios defined, calculated, and analysis tips offered includes the current ratio, cash ratio, quick ratio, net working capital ratio, total asset turnover ratio, fixed asset turnover ratio, days sales outstanding, inventory turnover, accounts receivable turnover, working capital turnover, accounts payable turnover, return on assets, return on equity, profit margin, gross profit margin, and several more.Microsoft Free Cash Flows (FCF) and 5 Year Projections - We conclude the financial review of Microsoft by projecting their summarized income statement, balance sheet, and free cash flows for the NEXT 5 years.In the end, hopefully, you will have a better understanding of Microsoft's financial statements, financial ratios, free cash flows (FCF), and financial projections in general. Further, you will also, again, hopefully, have a thorough understanding of Microsoft's financial position, now and in the future, based on the reviews and brief analysis provided.

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