Analysis of Apple Stocks – Ramesh Kumar

Abstract:

The main objective of this thesis is the financial position of Apple Inc., calculate the degree of the company’s liquidity, profitability and solvency. In addition to that, the author identifies the most important factors influencing financial position of the company and breaks down the company’s operations by taking an insight into recently published financial statements. Ultimately, the author answers the question of whether Apple stocks are undervalued, or they are worth their current market value. In order to reach objectives specified in the previous chapter, the author uses horizontal analysis to assess the development of the company’s financial performance and financial position over the course of five years – from 2017 until 2021 of balance Sheet, income Statement, cash flow statement. The author calculates relevant financial ratios reflecting the company’s profitability, liquidity, and solvency and in addition to that, the author analysis the current business environment by following the trend of NASDAQ index. The conclusion that the author draws from all of this is that Apple has established itself as a very prominent and successful company from a financial standpoint. In other words, the financial status of the firm, as well as its solvency, profitability, and liquidity, are not subject to any kind of scrutiny. In addition to this, the firm's response throughout the epidemic, both strategically and operationally, earned the corporation even more praise and goodwill in the marketplace. When seen from this angle, Apple is an organization that deserves serious consideration as a possible investment. …víceméně