1 i selected two publicly listed finnish companies stockmann and kesko same industry retaile

1. I selected two publicly listed Finnish companies (Stockmann and Kesko) from the same industry (retailer industry) for your project. The financial statements of the two companies are ready for you in the form of Excel. 2. Using ratio techniques similar to those covered in class, assess the profitability (performance), liquidity, efficiency, Gearing and EPS (EPS only for years of 2008 & 2007) of both companies. Use common size PL and BS to analyses the trends of the businesses (with itself and competitor). 3. Write a report up to two pages plus tables (show the ratios) and exhibits (show your calculations).