Analysis of the business and financial performance of Ryanair

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. INTRODUCTION.
• 1.1 PROJECT TOPIC AND SELECTED ORGANIZATION.
• 1.2 REASONS FOR CHOOSING THE TOPIC.
• 1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE REPORT.
• 1.4 RESEARCH APPROACH.
• 2. INFORMATION GATHERING.
• 2.1 SOURCES USED AND REASONS.
• 2.2 METHODS OF INFORMATION COLLECTION.
• 2.3 CONSTRAINTS OF INFORMATION GATHERING.
• 2.4 ETHICAL ISSUES.
• 3. ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS TECHNIQUES.
• 3.1 ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS TECHNIQUES USED.
• 3.2 CONSTRAINTS OF ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS TECHNIQUES.
• 4. ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION.
• 4.1 COMPANY BACKGROUND.
• 4.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS.
• 4.2.1 GEOGRAPHICAL BREAKDOWN.
• 4.2.2 SEGMENTAL BREAKDOWN.
• 4.3 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS.
• 4.3.1 GROSS PROFIT ANALYSIS.
• 4.3.2 NET PROFIT ANALYSIS.
• 4.3.3 ANALYSIS OF OPERATING EXPENSES.
• 4.4 LIQUIDITY.
• 4.4.1 CURRENT RATIO.
• 4.4.2 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS.
• 4.4.3 CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONAL ACITIVITIES TO CURRENT LIABILITIES.
• 4.4.4 CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
• 4.5 RETURN.
• 4.5.1 RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED.
• 4.5.2 EBITDA.
• 4.6 CONTROL MEASURES.
• 4.6.1 RECEIVABLE DAYS.
• 4.6.2 PAYABLE DAYS.
• 4.6.3 TURNOVER PER EMPLOYEE.
• 4.6.4 PROFIT PER EMPLOYEE.
• 4.7 FINANCIAL RATIO.
• 4.7.1 GEARING RATIO.
• 4.7.2 INTEREST COVER.
• 4.7.3 EARNING PER SHARE.
• 4.8 SWOT ANALYSIS.
• 4.8.1 STRENGTHS
• 4.8.2 WEAKNESSES
• 4.8.3 OPPORTUNITIES.
• 4.8.4 THREATS.
• 4.9 PESTEL ANALYSIS.
• 4.9.1 POLITICAL.
• 4.9.2 ECONOMICAL.
• 4.9.3 SOCIAL.
• 4.9.4 TECHNOLOGICAL.
• 4.9.5 ENVIRONMENTAL.
• 4.9.6 LEGAL.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The primary goal of this report is to assess the financial and operational performance of Ryanair, a low-cost airline, over a three-year period. The analysis aims to provide insights into Ryanair's financial management, business strategy, future prospects, and the satisfaction of stakeholders. It examines how Ryanair manages its profitability, operates within a competitive environment, manages cash flow efficiently, and provides an adequate return to its stakeholders.

• Financial Performance Analysis
• Business Strategy and Competitive Environment
• Cash Flow Management
• Stakeholder Satisfaction and Profitability
• Operational Performance Measures

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• 1. INTRODUCTION. This chapter outlines the project topic, the selection of Ryanair as the focus organization, the reasons for choosing this topic, the report's objectives, and the research approach adopted.
• 2. INFORMATION GATHERING. This chapter discusses the sources of information used, methods of data collection, constraints encountered, and ethical considerations.
• 3. ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS TECHNIQUES. This chapter delves into the accounting and business techniques employed in the analysis, as well as any limitations of those techniques.
• 4. ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION. This chapter presents a comprehensive analysis of Ryanair's business and financial performance. It covers topics such as company background, revenue analysis, financial performance analysis, liquidity, return, control measures, financial ratios, a SWOT analysis, and a PESTEL analysis.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this report are: Ryanair, financial performance, business strategy, low-cost airlines, financial management, competitive environment, stakeholder satisfaction, profitability, cash flow management, operational performance measures, SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis, financial ratios.