This note introduces calculation and interpretation of fundamental financial analysis, including common size income statements and financial ratios. It emphasizes linkages between financial outcomes along with operational strategy. It utilizes the fiscal results for the Starbucks Corporation for financial year 2010 through 2012 to assist context for the financial investigation interpretation. Starbucks' global existence and business model that is extensively recognizable make it a particularly helpful vehicle for illustrating interpretation of fiscal evaluation.This note does not draw definitive conclusions about whether Starbucks is efficiently handled, but it exemplifies how Starbucks' running strategy is represented in its fiscal results.
It illustrates that monetary results tell an intuitive story about a firm's business model and operating strategy. This note assumes a working knowledge of income statements and balance sheets. Its intended audience is non financial managers in an executive program wanting to understand how their operating decisions influence corporate-level financial operation.
Starbucks Corporation Financial Analysis of a Business Strategy case study solution
PUBLICATION DATE: July 01, 2013 PRODUCT #: BAB036-PDF-ENG
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