Analysis of Coca-cola's Characteristics and Financial Indicators

Abstract

Coca-Cola is by far the world's largest beverage company, with a market share of 48 percent worldwide. Coca-Cola was founded in 1886. From a drink sold only in drugstores to a famous cola in more than 200 cities, the company has made a lot of changes. Coca-Cola has become a benchmark in the global beverage industry, and some of its decisions or strategic changes may affect the global economy. Therefore, understanding the basic information and financial situation of Coca-Cola Company is a required item for many companies and individuals. Through SWOT analysis and calculation of some financial ratios (comparing Coca-Cola and Pepsi), this paper conducts a analysis and provides suggestions on the strengths, weaknesses, external opportunities, external threats and financial conditions of Coca-Cola. According to the analysis, Coca-Cola should do more research and development to make its products more novel, and it should reduce the production cost appropriately and strive for greater profit space. Secondly, Coca-Cola needs to sell a large number of inventory goods as soon as possible, replan the inventory number of products, and strengthen the operation of funds. The final recommendation is that Coca-Cola is a good company for people to invest in.