Financial analysis of Woolworths Limited (WOW) and Foster's Brewing Group Limited (FBG)

Introduction and Overview This report is to compare the performances of Woolworths Limited (WOW) and Foster's Brewing Group Limited (FBG) using the two respective 1996 Annual Reports, and to assess the investment value of the two companies since investment value depends on past, current and future performance. Investment value can be determined by looking at the return and risk and understanding the future plans of a company. WOW is primarily a retailer, selling food and general …

…Industry benchmark information would also be useful to evaluate the performance of both FBG and WOW, as it is difficult to compare the two companies in very different industries, industries which may be experiencing differing climates of growth and decline. Conclusion The performance of both Foster's and Woolworths during 1996 was good. Foster's appears to have a higher potential for further growth in the future, while Woolworths should remain a stable company in the near future.