Companies Shell and Exxon Year 2019

        The 2019 financial summaries of each company are attached. Introduction of each company (Shell and Exxon) Business and Industry Environment: Include an analysis of the industry environment. Discuss/include Porters Five Forces that confront both companies, and the strategies both companies have implemented to address them. Include a SWOT analysis. Is the industry competitive, is the industry impacted by the global economy or recent government regulation, is there a high threat of substitution for the products, etc. Ratio analysis: Complete an analysis of both companies from the perspective of a financial analyst. 2 liquidity ratios 2 solvency and/or leverage ratios 3 profitability and/or coverage ratios Provide a written analysis/summary of each ratio and your findings what similarities and differences do you see in the ratios what do the ratios mean based on the ratios, which company is in better financial condition and why Choose a minimum of 9 ratios you think are most relevant. You must include the following types of ratios: To ensure an accurate comparison, if your IFRS company does not report in US Dollars, YOU WILL NEED TO CONVERT THE NUMBERS TO U.S. DOLLARS!! Make sure you include a TABLE or CHART to provide the comparison of the ratios for both companies. In the table there should be a side-by-side comparison of the ratios of both companies. Include a summary or condensed Common-size Income Statements and Balance Sheets for both companies: Use the statements for the most recent year available! Provide a analysis of the financial reports. Identity and explain the differences you found in the two accounting methods and standards: You will likely come across differences in accounting reports and methods. Identify them and tell me what a financial analyst would do with that information. Identify and Explain any Issues or roadblocks: The two companies probably do not display their information the same way, so you may face challenges comparing the data. Let me know what obstacles you ran into and how you addressed them. In your conclusion, tell me which company you feel is more viable and financial sound, and why. (Which company would you invest in or provide a loan to.)