Walmart vs Amazon

Prepare a financial analysis report, comparing two publicly traded companies with regards to the following criteria: 1) Perform a vertical analysis (common size) for each company. Use condensed Balance Sheet and condensed Income Statement data to perform the calculations. 2) Which company was more effective in improving its profitability (either decreasing costs or increasing sales)? Has either company increased its Gross Profit or Net Income? What factors stated in the Annual Report might have contributed to this? 3) Perform a ratio analysis determining at least two liquidity, two solvency, and two profitability ratios for each company. 4) Which company has improved the Debt to Asset and Equity to Asset Ratios? 5) Compare and contrast each company, making your recommendations as to which one would be the best investment in the short run and in the long run. 6) Comment on each company's contribution to Social Responsibility. Prepare a financial analysis report, comparing two publicly traded companies with regards to the following criteria: 1) Perform a vertical analysis (common size) for each company. Use condensed Balance Sheet and condensed Income Statement data to perform the calculations. 2) Which company was more effective in improving its profitability (either decreasing costs or increasing sales)? Has either company increased its Gross Profit or Net Income? What factors stated in the Annual Report might have contributed to this? 3) Perform a ratio analysis determining at least two liquidity, two solvency, and two profitability ratios for each company. 4) Which company has improved the Debt to Asset and Equity to Asset Ratios? 5) Compare and contrast each company, making your recommendations as to which one would be the best investment in the short run and in the long run. 6) Comment on each company's contribution to Social Responsibility