Financial Analysis of Listed Companies

This assignment delves into the financial performance analysis of four publicly listed companies: Capital Land plc, Telstra Plc, Unilever plc, and Woodside Petroleum Limited. Students are tasked with utilizing historical financial data and relevant financial ratios to critically evaluate the financial health and performance of these companies. The analysis draws upon various financial accounting theories and principles as well as real-world financial data from sources like Yahoo Finance and OANDA.

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Que 1a
A) List of stocks:
Australian Based MNC
Name of company
Ticker
Symbol
Amount of
investment
Price per share
(17 Nov 2017)
Telstra TLS
$
10,000
$
3.47
Woodside Petroleum WPL
$
10,000
$
30.95 (Yahoo
finance, 2018)
Australian Based MNC
Name of company
Ticker
Symbol
Country
where
company is
based
Amount of
investment
Price per
share (17
Nov 2017)
Unilever Plc UN New York
$
10,000
$
56.22
Capital Land plc C31 Singapore
$
10,000
$
3.53
B) Week Wise stock performance:
Week 1 (24th Nov 2017)
No. Name of company
Stock
price at
end of the
week
%
change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra 3.48 0.29% Short term speculation effect

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Woodside
Petroleum 31.52 1.84%
Despite, the mineral and oil industry is
getting down, the stock price of the
company has been increased.
3 Unilever Plc 57.86 2.92%
The changes in the retail sector and
the performance of the retail sector are
the primary reason behind the stock
price increment.
4 Capital Land plc 3.68 4.25%
the positive changes into the
operations and the competitive
position of the company is the main
reason behind increment the price
Week 2 (1st Dec 2017)
No. Name of company
Stock
price at
end of the
week
%
change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra 3.42 -1.72%
Company has made several
announcements about new technology
and diversification.
2
Woodside
Petroleum 31.38 -0.44% Short term speculation effect
3 Unilever Plc 57.2 -1.14%
Volatility in the retailing sector is the
reason.
4 Capital Land plc 3.57 -2.99%
The new technology with the
competitors and the changes in the
board of directors are the main reason.
Week 3 (8th Dec 2017)
No. Name of company
Stock
price at
end of the
week
%
change
in stock
price Primary Reason

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1 Telstra 3.69 7.89%
Company has just announced the
annual report and the financial
performance of the company is
positive (Yahoo finance, 2018).
2
Woodside
Petroleum 31.56 0.57% Short term speculation effect
3 Unilever Plc 57.69 0.86% Short term speculation effect
4 Capital Land plc 3.46 -3.08%
The trend of stock price decrement
has been continued in this week as
well.
Week 4 (15th Dec 2017)
No. Name of company
Stock
price at
end of the
week
%
change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra 3.69 0.00%
No changes have taken place into the
stock price of the company in a weak
which express that the stock price of
the company is stable
2
Woodside
Petroleum 31.87 0.98%
Short term speculation effect (Yahoo
finance, 2018).
3 Unilever Plc 57.1 -1.02%
Volatility in the retailing sector is the
reason.
4 Capital Land plc 3.5 1.16%
The changes in the operations and the
new announcement about the projects
are the reason.
Week 5 (22th Dec 2017)
No. Name of company
Stock
price at
end of the
week
%
change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra 3.66 -0.81% Short term speculation effect

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2
Woodside
Petroleum 32.73 2.70%
Company has made several
announcements about new technology
and diversification.
3 Unilever Plc 56.38 -1.26%
The trend of stock price decrement
has been continued in this week as
well.
4 Capital Land plc 3.51 0.29% Short term speculation effect
Week 6 (29th Dec 2017)
No. Name of company
Stock
price at
end of the
week
%
change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra 3.63 -0.82%
The trend of stock price decrement
has been continued in this week as
well.
2
Woodside
Petroleum 33.08 1.07%
The announcement has still had an
impact in the market (Yahoo finance,
2018).
3 Unilever Plc 56.32 -0.11%
The trend of stock price decrement
has been continued in this week as
well.
4 Capital Land plc 3.53 0.57% Short term speculation effect
Week 7 (5th Jan 2018)
No. Name of company
Stock
price at
end of the
week
%
change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra 3.73 2.75%
The entire industry is facing some
issues.
2
Woodside
Petroleum 34.57 4.50%
Company has just announced the
annual report and the financial
performance of the company is
positive.
3 Unilever Plc 56.59 0.48% Short term speculation effect

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4 Capital Land plc 3.65 3.40%
The analysts have announced that the
company is one of the best
opportunities for the investors.
Week 8 (12th Jan 2018)
No. Name of company
Stock
price at
end of the
week
%
change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra 3.74 0.27%
Short term speculation effect (Yahoo
finance, 2018).
2
Woodside
Petroleum 34.48 -0.26%
The company has expressed lower
dividends in its annual report in
comparison with the last quarter and
thus the stock price of the company
has been affected.
3 Unilever Plc 55.49 -1.94%
Though, the company is earnings
great revenue but still the stock price
has been lower which express about
the less interest of the investors.
4 Capital Land plc 3.78 3.56%
Company has just announced the
annual report and the financial
performance of the company is
positive.
Week 9 (26th Jan 2018)
No. Name of company
Stock
price at
end of the
week
%
change
in stock
price Primary Reason
1 Telstra 3.79 1.34%
The entire industry is enjoying a great
growth
2
Woodside
Petroleum 34.24 -0.70% Short term speculation effect

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3 Unilever Plc 57.37 3.39%
Volatility in the retailing sector is the
reason.
4 Capital Land plc 3.76 -0.53% Short term speculation effect
Que 1b
Que 2
Telstra Vs ASX:
Figure 1: Telstra Vs ASX 200
The above chart explains that the prices of Telstra are moving upwards and downward
continuously and it has not a direct connection with the ASX stock price. The ASX prices are
not moving in the same trend. In august month, the stock price of the company was on
highest but with the time; the stock price of the company has been lowered. Though, it has
also been found that the stock price of the company has been affected through various
industrial factors (Yahoo finance, 2018). Further, it has been investigated that this stocks are
enough independent to manage its stock prices in the market (Shapiro, 2005).
Woodside petroleum Vs ASX:

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Figure 2: Woodside Vs ASX
The above chart explains that the prices of Woodside limited are somehow connected
with the price of ASX. The ASX trend directly affects over the stock price of Woodside
limited. These changes take place due to global presence of the company. Though, it has also
been found that there are various other factors also which have affected the stock price of the
company (Du & Girma, 2009). Further, it has been investigated that this stocks are enough
independent to manage its performance in the market.
Que 3a
Unilever plc Vs NYSE:

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Figure 2: Unilever Plc Vs NYSE
The above chart explains that the prices of Uniliver plc are somehow connected with
the price of NYSE. The NYSE trend directly affects over the stock price of Unilever plc.
These changes take place due to global presence of the company. Though, it has also been
found that there are various other factors also which have affected the stock price of the
company (Yahoo finance, 2018). Further, it has been investigated that this stocks are only
dependent on the NYSE prices as well.
Capital land Vs STI:

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Figure 4: Capital Land Vs STI
The above chart explains that the prices of capital land are somehow connected with
the price of STI. The STI trend directly affects over the stock price of Unilever plc. These
changes take place due to global presence of the company (Yahoo finance, 2018). Though, it
has also been found that there are various other factors such as market and economical factors
also have affected the stock price of the company. Further, it has been investigated that this
stocks are only dependent on the STI prices as well.
Que 3b
Unilever plc Vs Capital land plc:

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Figure 4: Capital Land Vs Uniliver Plc
The above chart explains that the prices of capital land and the Uniliver plc are
somehow connected with each other. The trend of stock price among both the stock explains
about a good correlation (Gitman & Zutter, 2012). It explains that the stock price of both the
company has increased at the same time and the prices of the company have also been
decreased at the same time. In the month of October, the stock price of Capital land plc has
been increased and at the same time, stock price of Uniliver has also been increased but the
increment rate of Uniliver is far greater than stock price of Capital Land Plc (Yahoo finance,
2018). Though, it has also been found that both the stocks are highly correlated to each other.
Que 3c
Unilever plc Vs ASX:

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Figure 5: Uniliver Plc Vs ASX
Through the above given chart, it has been observed that the Uniliver prices have
faced various ups and downs in last few months. The above graph explains that the stock
price line of the company is continuously raising up and down. At the same time, the stock
price of ASX also express about changes in the stock price. It explains that the stock price of
the ASX is continuously increasing (Deegan, 2013). It has been observed that in month of
Oct, stock price of Uniliver was highest even it was greater than ASX stock price. This
explains that the stock price of Uniliver is not much impacted by the stock price of Uniliver.
Capital land Vs ASX:

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Figure 6: Capital Land Vs ASX
Through the above given chart, it has been observed that the Capital land plc prices
have faced various ups and downs in last few months. The above graph explains that the
stock price line of the company is continuously rising up and down. At the same time, the
stock price of ASX also express about changes in the stock price. It explains that the stock
price of the ASX is continuously increasing (Davies & Crawford, 2011). It has been observed
that at the end of the year, stock price of Uniliver and ASX was quite correlated. This
explains that the stock price of capital land is bit impacted by the stock price of Uniliver.
Que 4
Telstra Vs Exchange rates:
Further the study has been conducted over Australian companies and it has been
evaluated that the Telstra is performing its business into many countries. Mainly, the business
of the company is in the United States. Following graph depicts about the position of the
stock of Telstra against the AUD:
Figure 6: Telstra Vs Exchange rates
The above graph explains that the USD to ASD exchange rate is quite constant from
last 7 weeks. Further, it has been analyzed that the Telstra stock price of the company has
also been constant in last 7 weeks. The appreciation in stock price and the exchange rate are
continuously increasing positively. The positive appreciation of exchange rate has directly

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impacted over the stock price of the company and thus the stock price of the company is also
constant. It has been observed that the stock price of the company has been enhanced a lot
from 1st Nov 2017 to 12th Jan 2018 (Brown, Beekes & Verhoeven, 2011).
Further, the analysis explains that the positive relationship has been investigated
among both the prices. Telstra is offering its services into various countries. And thus the
various currencies have also been observed and it has been found that the most of the
revenues have been generated by the company in Us dollar and thus the stock price has been
evaluated accordingly.
Woodside petroleum Vs Exchange rates:
Further the study has been conducted over Australian companies, Woodside
petroleum and it has been evaluated that the company is performing its business into many
countries. Mainly, the business of the company is in the United States. Following graph
depicts about the position of the stock of Woodside petroleum against the USD:
Figure 6: Woodside Petroleum Vs Exchange rates
The above graph explains that the USD to ASD exchange rate is quite constant from
last 7 weeks. Further, it has been analyzed that the the stock price of WPL stock has been
enhanced a bit. The appreciation in stock price and the exchange rate are continuously
increasing positively. The positive appreciation of exchange rate has directly impacted over
the stock price of the company and that is why the stock price of the company has been

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enhanced. Further, the above graph explains that the relationship among both the prices is
positive (Atrill & McLaney, 2006).
Further, the analysis explains that the positive relationship has been investigated
among both the prices. WPL is offering its services into various countries. And thus the
various currencies have also been observed and it has been found that the most of the
revenues have been generated by the company in US dollar and thus the stock price has been
evaluated accordingly.
Que 5
Unilever plc Vs Exchange rates:
Lastly, the study has been done over multinational companies. Following is the graph
of Uniliver plc against the SGD to ASX:
Figure 7: Unilever Vs Exchange rates
The above graph explains that the SGD to ASD exchange rate is changing from last 7
weeks. Further, it has been analyzed that the stock price of UN stock has been changed a bit.
The appreciation in stock price and the exchange rate are continuously increasing positively.
The positive appreciation of exchange rate has directly impacted over the stock price of the
company and that is why the stock price of the company has been enhanced (OANDA, 2018).
Further, the above graph explains that the relationship among both the prices is positive.
Capital land Vs Exchange rates:

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Figure 8: Capital Land plc Vs Exchange rates
The above graph explains that the USD to ASD exchange rate is quite changing from
last 7 weeks. Further, it has been analyzed that the stock price of C31 stock has been
enhanced a bit. The appreciation in stock price and the exchange rate are continuously
increasing positively. The positive appreciation of exchange rate has directly impacted over
the stock price of the company and that is why the stock price of the company has been
enhanced. Further, the above graph explains that the relationship among both the prices is
positive

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