Question

Perform a ratio analysis for Alibaba, Amazon, and Walmart companies and the three as an average for the previous three years using at least 10 different ratios and in detail discuss your results. utilizing a minimum of 5 references

Answer 1

	P/E ratio	PeG Ratio	ROA	ROE	Debt to Equity	Debt to Ebitda	EV to Ebitda	current ratio	payout ratio	EV/revenue ratio
Alibaba	43.5	49	2.2%	5.6%	35.7	2.2	5.6	1.41	0%	8.47
Amazon	141	13.1	-0.4%	-1.4%	43.3	2.9	7.3	1.08	0%	3.64
Walmart	54.5	6.8	7.8%	19.2%	77.1	1.99	9.95	0.81	118.96%	0.64

All above data is compiled from Yahoo Inc stock statistics based on average of last 3 years. Websites like Bloomberg, Financial tumes, Economic times, and Washington Post have been chief sources.

Analysis :

• From above stock it is visible that Walmart offers highest payout ratio means cash floe and dividend are offered most
• EV by Revenue ratio is highest for Alibaba group which suggests Valuation and Mcap veing highest amongst peers
• PE ratio of Amazon is 141 and highest means it is overvalued company
• Also the debt to equity for Walmart is highest means highest debt and heavy investment and capex incurred by Walmart.
• Return on assets and Return on equity js lowrst for Amazon means there are lot of unproductive and depreciating assets