Ryanair PLC Financial Analysis

Abstract

Executive Summary This report provides an analysis of Ryanair Holding plc profitability, liquidity and financial stability. Methods of analysis include horizontal and vertical analysis, profitability margins, return on equity, return on capital employed, Current and acid test ratios, and finally debt to equity calculation. The valuation of Ryanair holding plc will be by using two different methods of calculation the price earning comparison and Market capitalization. All calculations could be found in the appendices. Results of analysing Ryanair’s data shows that all ratios are higher than its competitor EasyJet. Comparing the performance of both companies, Ryanair is in a good position in terms of profit margins, returns to investments and liquidity. The report finds the prospects of Ryanair in its current position are positive. In all the ratios measured the company performed better than the competition and had a positive growth in its previous years. The report also identifies the fact that the analysis conducted has limitations. Some of the limitations include: Ryanair holding plc year end financials are March 31, while EasyJet are September 30. The overlapping period is 6 month. Ryanair holding plc currency in year-end financials are in Euros, while EasyJet currency in yearend financials are in GBP