FACI4024: Tesco Financial Performance Analysis Report - 2017

This report, prepared for the chairperson of Tesco, analyzes the company's financial performance based on its published financial statements over a five-year period. It addresses the interests of various user groups, including customers, employees, investors, owners, competitors, and management, by providing an overview of Tesco's business and the key financial metrics relevant to each group. The report examines Tesco's income statement and balance sheet, calculating and interpreting profitability, liquidity, and efficiency ratios to assess the company's financial health. The analysis reveals concerning trends in profitability and efficiency, with declining margins and increasing debt levels. The report concludes with recommendations based on the findings, highlighting areas where Tesco needs to improve its financial performance and internal controls to maintain its market position and shareholder value. The report also briefly touches upon the company's history, geographical presence, and environmental impacts.