Abstract:

In this study, the financial analysis of Karsan and Ford Otosan companies operating in the automotive sector was carried out with the financial ratio method over a 5-year period, covering the period of 2017-2021. The financial ratios of enterprises were obtained from the annual reports of Karsan and Ford Otosan. In addition, the financial ratio averages of both companies are presented for 5 years (2017-2021 period). At the same time, financial ratios and financial ratio averages of the automotive sector for the period 2017-2021 are also presented. Relevant financial ratios were obtained from the Data Analysis Platform (VAP). The Data Analysis Platform (VAP), on the other hand, gathers the data from Public Disclosure Platform (KAP). A total of 13 financial ratios were included in the study under 4 main headings (categories), namely Liquidity Ratios, Financial Position (Financial Structure) Ratios, Activity Ratios and Profitability Ratios. 3 financial ratios (ratio) are calculated under Liquidity Ratios, 4 under Financial Position (Financial Structure) Ratios, 2 under Activity Ratios and 4 under Profitability Ratios. According to the results of research, while Karsan is advantageous and superior on the basis of some financial ratios, Ford Otosan is advantageous and superior in others.

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