Pepsi-Co, Inc

  1) Below are the ratios (with excel formulas) calculated for Pepsi-Co, Inc. for you - all you need to do is calculate the Coca-Cola Company ratios. 1. Using the financial data for the three years for The Coca-Cola Company discuss the company's: a. Ability to pay current liabilities; b. Ability to sell inventory and collect receivables; c. Ability to pay long-term debt; and d. Profitability. 2. Using the financial data for the three years for PepsiCo, Inc., discuss the company's a. Ability to pay current liabilities; b. Ability to sell inventory and collect receivables; c. Ability to pay long-term debt; and d. Profitability. 3. Compare Coca-Cola’s financial position to PepsiCo’s financial position throughout the three years given. How do the two companies compare in the following areas? a. Ability to pay current liabilities; b. Ability to sell inventory and collect receivables; c. Ability to pay long-term debt; and d. Profitability. 4. What conclusions can you draw from your analysis of the two companies? Which company do you think is in a stronger financial position?