Comprehensive Financial Analysis: Apple Inc. and Samsung Comparison

This report offers a comprehensive financial analysis of Apple Inc. and Samsung, examining their performance through various lenses. The analysis begins with a detailed ratio analysis, evaluating liquidity, profitability, leverage, and valuation ratios to compare the companies' financial health. The report then explores the application of the balanced scorecard, outlining financial, customer, internal process, and organizational capability perspectives, and providing specific metrics for Apple. Finally, it discusses the concept of integrated reporting, highlighting how Apple presents both financial and non-financial results to stakeholders. The report emphasizes the importance of these practices in understanding the companies' strategic alignment and overall performance.