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Benchmark Assignment - Coca-Cola Co. & Pepsico Inc.

You will need to use the data below from the two companies to calculate problems and answer the following questions:

	Coca-Cola Co. (in millions)	Pepsico Inc. (in millions)
Net Revenue (Sales)	$38,655	$79,474
Net Income	$9,771	$7,618
Current Assets	$22,545	$21,783
Current Liabilities	$19,950	$26,220
Cash & Cash Equivalents	$12,625	$5,988
Accounts (Trade) Receivables	$3,512	$8,680
Total Assets (12/31/21)	$94,354	$92,377
Total Assets (12/31/20)	$87,296	$92,918
Total Liabilities (12/31/21)	$69,494	$76,226
Stockholders Equity (12/31/21)	$23,000	$16,043
Stockholders Equity (12/31/20)	$19,300	$13,454

Assume that you have $10,000 to invest in a single company and have narrowed it down to Coca-Cola and Pepsi. In 100-150 words and based upon your assessment of liquidity, profitability and financial leverage of both companies, discuss which company you would decide to invest your money in. Explain your reasoning based on the ratios.