Brunel University Financial Analysis, Management and Valuation Report

This report provides a comprehensive financial analysis, management, and valuation of two retail companies: Marks and Spencer and Tesco. The analysis employs various financial ratios such as profitability, liquidity, and efficiency ratios to assess the companies' performances over two years, highlighting key differences and trends. The report also delves into investment appraisal techniques, specifically Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and discusses their application in making investment decisions. Furthermore, it explores valuation methods used by investment analysts to determine the share value of companies, offering a detailed overview of financial performance evaluation, investment strategies, and valuation methodologies within the retail sector. The report concludes by summarizing the key findings and implications of the analysis.