The goal of the thesis is to carry out financial performance analysis of two retail companies based on selected financial analysis tools and use its results for inter-company comparison. The theoretical section introduces selected methods of financial analysis and intercompany comparison methods which are used in the practical section to perform financial analysis of Billa and Kaufland companies. The selected performance ratios are consequently compared by means of intercompany comparison methods.

The financial situation of limited company PFT is evaluated in the period 2008 to 2013 through techniques of financial analysis. Then the resulting values are compared with the recommended values, sector averages and values of selected competing companies with limited liability. Multivariate methods of intercompany comparison are applied for a more comprehensive assessment of financial management. The conclusion is focused on summarizing the results, identifying strengths and weaknesses and proposing appropriate measures.

Hereby presented diploma thesis "Financial analysis of ŠKODA AUTO a.s." introduces the financial performance of the joint-stock company ŠKODA AUTO and attempts to provide with comprehensive in-depth analysis and to determine financial situation over the period from 2009 to 2013. The work comprises two main parts- theoretical and practical. The first part discusses theoretical issues related to financial analysis and establishes framework for further implementation of methodology. It involves purpose and objectives of financial analysis, resources employed to conduct research and methods and techniques, namely, horizontal and vertical analysis, financial ratios and models for financial health assessment. The second part describes company profile, industry analysis and particularly focuses on implementation of financial analysis of ŠKODA AUTO. This research is processed on the basis of financial data derived from the annual reports of the firm, which are available for public. In order to evaluate the company's performance and demonstrate its development various approaches are applied. Specifically, I will implement trend and vertical analysis of the balance sheet and the income statement, analyze the cash-flow statement and compute the following financial ratios: liquidity, profitability, activity, debt and solvency indicators. In addition, DuPont decomposition of return on equity (ROE) will be presented. Furthermore, analysis of financial health and credibility of the firm represented by the Beaver Test, Kralicek Quick Test and the Altman-score model will scrutinize the company's stability, profitability and creditworthiness as well as assess the threat of bankruptcy. In the conclusion all results of conducted financial analysis are summarized and evaluated.

This thesis concentrates on a development of financial analysis of the company KOMA Modular, Ltd. Vertical and horizontal analysis is conducted based on selected financial statements that are used as the main source of information for the analysis. Furthermore, one of the golden rules of financial accounting, financial ratios, and aggregate indexes are executed. The thesis is concluded with the commentary on results of financial analysis. Moreover, the company is given certain financial suggestions.

The diploma thesis deals with evaluation of the financial situation of the company Geoindustrie s.r.o. during the years 2006 – 2009. Using selected methods of financial analysis evaluates financial health of the company. On the basis of these methods formulates possible proposals to improvement of its financial situation.

This diploma thesis focuses on the evaluation of the financial situation of the company ProMedica spol. s r.o., which is achieved through the tools of situational and financial analysis, and on the basis of this evaluation, proposals are further formulated to improve financial health and increase competitiveness.

The master´s thesis deals with economic and financial analysis and evaluation of the MND a.s. company using modern methods and tools. The theoretical part of the thesis contains literary research, which focused on theory associated with the economic and financial analysis. The analytical part consists of company presentation, economic and financial analysis. The final part of the thesis contains suggestions and recommendations that could improve the financial status of the company.

This master thesis deals with the financial situation of the company KLIKA - BP, s.r.o. within the years 2003 and 2006 on the basis of selected methods of the financial analysis. It comprieses proposals of possible solutions of identified problems which should result in the improvement of financial situation of the firm in future years.

This master’s thesis assess the financial health of the company ORTIKA a.s. in the period of 2002 to 2006 on the basis of selected methods of the financial analysis. It includes proposals of possible solutions of identified problems which should result in the improvement of financial situation of the company in future years.

The main goal of this thesis is to analyze contemporary financial position of building company Pátek, spol. s .r. o. with an accent to selected methods of financial analysis and overall comparison with selected competition. At the basis of evaluation of the company position in the years 2003 to 2006 there are defined correspondent conclusions. Father possible solutions are proposed to manage company increasing production growth in future years.