INvesting Analysis of Walgreen's and CVS (for Accounting)

Investing Activities

The investing activities of these two companies (Walgreen’s and CVS) can best be described and analyzed by looking at eight different numbers, many of which are inter-related. Because Walgreen’s is a much larger company than CVS these numbers will be helpful in bringing them both on the same playing field. By viewing these numbers one will be able to determine the effectiveness, efficiency, and rate of growth of each company.
Using the figures found in the financial statements of these two companies, from the years 2000 to 2002, one can make the calculations to find total assets increased (from year to year), property and equipment growth, increase in revenues, and increase in net income. Total assets increased for CVS from 2000 to 2001 was 10.48%, compared to 23.77% for Walgreen’s during that same time period. This same trend continues in the following year (2001 to 2002) showing a decrease for CVS at 9.68% and, also a decrease for Walgreenâ...