...Financial Analysis of General Motors and Toyota General Motors Co. is an automobile company, which develops, manufactures and markets cars, trucks and parts worldwide. The company operates through the following automotive segments: GM North America, GM Europe, GM International Operations and GM South America. The GM North America segment sells vehicles under the brands Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac with sales, manufacturing and distribution operations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and distribution operations in Central America and the Caribbean. The GM Europe segment sells vehicles under the brands Opel, Vauxhall and Chevrolet with sales, manufacturing and distribution operations across Western and Central Europe. The GM International Operations segment sells vehicles under the brands Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Daewoo, FAW, GMC, Holden, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel and Wuling brands with sales, manufacturing and distribution operations in Asia-Pacific, Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The GM South America segment sells vehicles under the brands Chevrolet, Suzuki and Isuzu with sales, manufacturing and distribution operations in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela. It also provides automotive financing services through its subsidiary, General Motors Financial Co., Inc. (GM Financial). It finances its loan origination volume through the use of credit facilities and securitization trusts that issue...
Words: 2967 - Pages: 12
...Toyota Motor Corp: Launching Prius Vardhan Kamat Executive Summary: Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota or TMC) is currently working on the first mass produced hybrid car in the world, Prius and is aiming to launch it by end of 1998. Toyota’s new President Hiroshi Okuda wants to advance the launch to 1997 to ensure they are the first to market. Toyota needs to choose between the following choices: (i) Target an aggressive global launch in 1997 (ii) Launch in end 1998 as per the original plan (iii) Target a smooth launch in 1998 allowing for any unforeseen delay till 1999. I recommend that Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota or TMC) target a smooth launch for end 1998 and allow for any unforeseen delay to push the launch till 1999. Analysis: Traditionally, the market has been dominated by gasoline and diesel powertrains. Electric and fuel cell powertrains have not broken through as mass-consumer vehicles. With the hybrid technology, Toyota hopes to combine the traditional gasoline/diesel power source with electric source to combine the best of both. The modern hybrid car is estimated to cost nearly 20% more than a regular car. If we consider a 100% increase in the fuel efficiency, the buy advantage is $400 (see Exhibit A. Therefore we can see that the buy advantage is not primarily in the cost (value) proposition of the car. The current buyer of this car would be someone who (i) puts a high value for the environment, (ii) is willing to pay a premium over conventional cars in the...
Words: 1298 - Pages: 6
...References Advance! Business Consulting B.V. (2009). The Rise of Toyota. Retrieved 03 29, 2016, from Advance Business Consulting: http://www.advancebusinessconsulting.com/advance!/strategic-alignment/strategic-alignment-business-cases/the-rise-of-toyota.aspx Bunkley, N. (2016). Ford won’t blindly chase market share. Automotive News, 90(6708), 0032. Edwards, J. (2012). Mastering Strategic Management ( 1st Canadian Edition ed.). Retrieved 04 01, 2016, from https://opentextbc.ca/strategicmanagement/chapter/types-of-international-strategies/ Funaru, M. (n.d.). Toyota’s business strategies in international markets. Braşov: University of Braşov. Retrieved 04 01, 2016, from http://feaa.ucv.ro/annals/v3_2010/0038v3-004.pdf Gillis, C. (2015, September 13). What’s it really like in the driver’s seat of a driverless car? Mclean’s. Retrieved from http://www.macleans.ca Henry, J. (2015, August 30). One Ford, Part Two; Tweaking The Master Plan. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com Hitt, M., Ireland, R. & Hoskisson, R. (2015). Strategic management : competitiveness & globalization : concepts & cases. Stamford, Conn: Cengage Learning. Negi, R. (2013, 03 27). Toyota: Analysis of Vision Statement, Corporate Level Strategies & SWOT. Retrieved 04 02, 2016, from Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/rohannegi/toyota-analysis-of-vision-statement-corporate-level-strategies-swot NYSE. (2016). Financials for Ford Motor Company. Retrieved March 28, 2016 from http://www.google.com/finance...
Words: 671 - Pages: 3
...Toyota as of September 2009 announced an immediate recall for the floor mats on a number of the models of cars. Toyota thinks the solution to the problem is to allow more room between the gas pedal and floor mats. Toyota believes the accelerators in their cars is getting stuck down because the floor mats are coming into contact with the pedal and not releasing the pedal when the drivers’ foot is off it. Toyota Motor Corp. said “It will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States, the company's largest-ever U.S. recall, to address problems with a removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get stuck and lead to a crash”(Thomas). Toyota is unsure of the underlying cause of their out of control accelerations for their vehicles but removing the floor mats is one possible solutions they suggest. Upon vehicle inspection of the cars that have accelerated out of control, evidence points that the possible cause was the floor mats coming into contact with pedal and not releasing the pedal when the operator need to slow down. These floor mats are interfering with the drivers and making the vehicles unsafe. This recall of the floor mats ranges through many of Toyotas models but Toyota insists this is a necessary measure to correct the problem. Toyota says that drivers should not replace floor mats with others until further analysis is done. Drivers should also take cars to authorized Toyota dealerships so they can reconfigure the shape of the floor surface and mat to...
Words: 317 - Pages: 2
...Assignment 2: Diversification Strategy The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast two companies; One successful and one unsuccessful. The two companies chosen for this purpose is General Motors (unsuccessful) and Toyota Motor Corporation (successful). The content of this paper will analyze, compare and contrast the outcomes, and recommend actions that General Motors could have made to make their diversification venture more successful. The analysis will include the company’s core business, the size of the companies, and the 2009 financial statements of the companies, the company’s global presence, and their use of e-business. The analysis will also contain the primary reason for the different outcomes. History of General Motors General Motors was founded by William Durant on September 16, 1908, in Flint Michigan. GM’s core business is making and selling automobiles. At the beginning, General Motors designed automobiles for the Buick Motor Company, but in a short amount of time General Motors acquired more than 20 companies. These companies include Oldsmobile, Cadillac, and Pontiac, to name a few. General Motors went through many phases of development from 1910-1929. General Motors new design over Ford’s Model T design set the pace for production, design, and the marketing innovation of vehicles. General Motor’s first diversification took place when it added Chevrolet, Vauxhall, and Opel. General Motors used its philosophy and strategy for marketing by...
Words: 1423 - Pages: 6
...Tolentino, Keziah Ty, Rey Jumar BSBA 4C Nissan Motors Philippines, Inc. Nissan Motors Philippines, Inc. (NMPI) is an affiliate of Nissan Motor Limited of Japan. It was established in April 1982. Shortly after its incorporation, it acquired the Volkswagen facility. As of the moment, it assembles passenger vehicles and serves its customers with around 200 employees. Moreover, there are seventeen authorized dealers of Nissan in the whole country. Nissan Philippines Research The ABS used in Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volvo cars is made in the Philippines. Ford, Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Nissan are the most prominent automakers that make cars in the country. A 2003 Canadian market research report predicted that further more investments in this sector were expected to grow in the next following years. Toyota has been the most used vehicle in the country. (http://www.termpaperwarehouse.com/essay-on/External-Analysis-Of-The-Philippines/38204) Automotive industry in the Philippines New Motor Vehicle Development Programs (MVDPs) However, the economic and political crisis in 1983 had a devastating impact on the expanding industry. Because of the declining market for Philippine exports and the resulting capital flight, the industry was left with only two international participants (PAMCOR-Mitsubishi Nissan) and in 1984. Furthermore, only 40 local parts manufacturers remained in operation, dramatically less than the participation of 220 firms 2 years before the crisis. More comprehensive...
Words: 1425 - Pages: 6
...• Subsequent to the recalls associated with floor mats and sticky pedals causing unintended acceleration, Toyota had 14 safety related recalls through Sept. 2010. • These highly publicized recalls may well have solidified in the U.S. public’s mind that Toyota has serious quality problems. EOQ June 2011 3 Test Results from Consumer Reports(CR) • If we examine the percentage of a brand’s vehicles recommended by CR, the trajectory shows significant decline for Toyota models from 85% recommended in 2008, to 73% in 2009, to 47% in 2010 the sharp drop in 2010 partially reflects recent recalls. By comparison, CR recommended 70% of Nissans in 2008, 77% in 2009 and 95% in 2010. EOQ June 2011 4 Figure 1: How Toyota’s Reliability Compares to Selected Competitors (Toyota shown in blue dotted line; Competitors shown in red solid line) Chevrolet Ford Honda Hyundai INITIAL QUALITY STUDY, problems per 100 cars measured at 90 days of ownership. J.D. Power & Associates VEHICLE DEPENDABILITY STUDY, problems per 100 cars experienced by original owners of three year old vehicles. Source: Author’s estimate on data shown in “Inside Toyota, Executive Trade Blame Over Debacle”, Wall Street Journal, (April 14, 2010): EOQ June 2011 5 A18. Different scales for the two different figures reflect WSJ’s mode of presentation. U.S. Media Attention Regarding Toyota Recalls • Extraordinary media attention • A media...
Words: 1049 - Pages: 5
...TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY: AN IN-DEPTH STUDY OF THE SUCCESS OF THE KAIZEN PHILOSOPHY Toyota Motor Company recently claimed number one spot in global sales in the auto industry. Many practitioners of the “Toyota Way” concur that Toyota is the model company to imitate, but recent years Toyota has seen a decline in their core competence of quality control. Weaknesses to social and environmental fluctuations have had negative effects on Toyota’s continued profitability. Analysis of strategy and execution precedes recommendations for improving Toyota’s implementation of its famed kaizen philosophy. CURRENT SITUATION Background Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) is a multinational corporation with headquarters in Japan. They are the world’s most profitable automaker, now having 15% market share in the U.S. (Taylor, 2007) They sold 2.5 million cars and trucks last year alone, causing them to displace Chrysler’s Big Three position in car sales in the U.S. Soon Toyota estimates it will beat out Ford’s sales, and not too distant in the future it will beat GM as well. Toyota has an admirable presence in the U.S., and even Fortune magazine has named Toyota as one of America’s Most Admired Companies—twice in a row. Toyota has returned the gratitude from the U.S. by deciding to enter in to NASCAR racing, and also by introducing the American-targeted Toyota Tundra full-sized pick-up truck. Profitability By no means does Toyota rely solely on the U.S., as their ability to turn...
Words: 3512 - Pages: 15
...Under the feature "Thank you for suing us" Taco Bell Corp. propelled an advertising defense against a claim guaranteeing its taco meat is more filling than beef. The fast-food chain, the casualty of a legal claim asserting that its taco meat is just 35 percent genuine meat, has discharged another advertisement coordinated at its informers (and also its clients, probably). In the promotion, Taco Bell denies that charges against it without naming them and pronounces that its "meat is 100% USDA inspected." not surprisingly, web-based social networking helped transform the suit into a blogosphere free for all. In any case, the chain assembled fast to respond back. It propelled into a drill that tragically turned into a standard formula for QSR...
Words: 857 - Pages: 4
...General Motors SWOT analysis MGT 521 March 31, 2014 Overview of SWOT matrix “The SWOT matrix is an important matching tool that helps managers develop four strategies.” (David, 2011) This matrix is important to any business because it will show the organizations strengths and weaknesses as well as any opportunities and threats that arise. The SWOT analysis is a great tool for strategic planning, however, it is not as useful for showing how to achieve a competitive advantage. The matrix is divided by SO (strengths –opportunities), WO (weaknesses-opportunities), ST (strengths-threats) and WT (weaknesses-threats). Each type gives a different focus for the organization. Internal Weaknesses and Strengths After the recall of April 2012, and the continuous recalls thereafter, there was a negative impact on the company sales. When looking at the Internals of General Motors, leadership plays a role in the weaknesses that it is having today. The internal strengths of General Motors are a strong market position and brand portfolio. General Motors is brand that people know and respect and many are very loyal to the brand. While using this as a factor, General Motors stated to focus on new research and developments that would give them an advantage over their competition. While they were behind Toyota in the energy efficient car, they are making strides to make their bigger vehicles bore fuel efficient. General Motors is also becoming diversified globally. External...
Words: 716 - Pages: 3
...------------------------------------------------- General Motors I. Background and Industry General Motors, along with its competitors, are part of the Automotive Manufacturer (Major) industry of the Consumer Goods economic sector. Companies in this industry make passenger cars and light trucks, as well as chassis for those vehicles. Demand is driven by employment and interest rates while the profitability of the individual company depends on manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and affective marketing. Large companies have economies of scale in purchasing and marketing while smaller companies can compete by focusing on specialized markets. The U.S. industry alone is highly concentrated with the top four companies account for about 75 percent of sales. General Motors Company is one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers which designs, manufactures, and markets cars, crossovers, trucks, and automobile parts worldwide. It operates in five segments: GMNA (GM North America), GME (GM Europe), GMIO (GM International Operations), GMSA (GM South America), and GM Financial. Financing activities are primarily conducted by General Motors Financial Company. The company markets its vehicles primarily under the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Opel, Holden, and Vauxhall brand names, as well as under the Alpheon, Jiefang, Baojun, and Wuling brand names. It also sells cars and trucks to dealers for consumer retail sales, as well as to fleet customers, including daily rental car...
Words: 3429 - Pages: 14
...EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1. To explore the history of the automotive industry in the Philippines 2. To examine the implications of various laws and regulations, whether domestic or international, on the local automotive industry 3. To provide and survey the current profile of the industry 4. To analyze the problems and challenges significantly affecting the industry, especially those which are economic in nature 5. To provide various recommendations that would address the problems identified and eventually, aid in the betterment of the industry I. INTRODUCTION The Philippine automotive industry has been greatly characterized by parts and components manufacturing as a result of its participation in production sharing. Parts and components manufacturing accounts for more than 80 percent, while motor vehicle assembly accounts for about 17 percent of the local automotive industry. The components sector consists of: metalworking, rubber, seats and trims, plastics, electrical, and others. The components sector manufactures the following parts: * Suspension: tires steel rims, aluminum wheels, leaf and coil springs * Interior: carpets, seats * Electrical system: wiring harnesses, batteries, lamps, relays * Pressed components: mufflers, radiators, seat frames, sea adjusters, oil and air filters, pedals * Rubber and plastic components: fan belts, rubber hoses, small plastic parts * Mechanical...
Words: 8979 - Pages: 36
...Decision-Making in Business and the Repercussions of Unethical Choices In business, managers must attempt to take ethical approaches to all areas of work so as not to compromise the company, the employees, or the organization’s consumers. Specific criteria have been established for managers to follow in order to remain ethical, even when faced with unethical situations. Ivancevich, Konopaske and Mattseson identify these criteria as the following: 1. Utilitarian outcomes. The manager’s behavior results in optimization of satisfaction of people inside and outside the organization. In other words, it results in the greatest good for the greatest number of people. 2. Individual rights. The manager’s behavior respects the rights of all affected parties. In other words, it respects basic human rights of free consent, free speech, freedom of conscience, privacy, and due process. 3. Distributive justice. The manager’s behavior respects the rules of justice. It does not treat people arbitrarily but rather equitably and fairly (2012, Pg. 357-358). By following these three criteria managers are able to help the company, respect rights of the companies’ employees and follow the law. These three criteria are what should be the foundation of every business in order to satisfy the needs of the company, its employees and follow the laws created by the government. This is not always the case, as is visible with many companies seeking to circumvent the law, disregard for employee rights...
Words: 1713 - Pages: 7
...St. John’s University Graduate Student Managed Investment Fund Presents: Tesla Motors, Inc.: TSLA Analysts: Rutvig Bhatt (rutvig@gmail.com) Yanchen Liu (yanchen.liu12@stjohns.edu) Gaoting Liu (liugaoting@gmail.com) Kevin Shanker (kevin.shanker05@stjohns.edu) Share Data: Fundamentals: Price 5/7/14: $201.35 GAAP EPS (FY Dec’13): -0.62 Market Cap: $24.80B E[EPS2015]: 1.83 52 Week Range: $63.69 – $265.00 Beta: 1.10 1 Contents 1. Executive Summary……………………………………………………3 2. Company Overview……………………………………………………3 3. Industry Analysis………………………………………………………8 3.1 Industry Overview…………………………………………………9 3.2 Analysis of Competitive Forces – Porter’s 5 Forces………………9 4. Fundamental Analysis………………………………………………..11 5. EPS Forecast………………………………………………………….24 6. Relative Valuation Model…………………………………………….29 7. Absolute Valuation…………………………………………………...32 8. Risk Factors…………………………………………………………..35 9. Conclusion and Recommendation……………………………………38 Reference………………………………………………………………..39 2 1. Executive Summary BUY recommendation based on our relative valuation model, EPS forecast, and absolute valuation model (for 7% or higher constant growth rate) : The average price estimate is $294.98，compared to the current stock price of $189 as of 5/13/14 . It shows that Tesla is undervalued. According to our result of absolute valuation model, Tesla can be priced between $92.88 and $304.87, depending upon the constant growth rate of free cash flows after...
Words: 9501 - Pages: 39
...INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURES AND THE U.S. AUTO INDUSTRY Darwin Wassink Robert Carbaugh In 1983 General Motors Inc. and Toyota Inc. formed a joint venture, the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc., to assemble auios in the United States. For Toyota, the venture was a first attempt to locate production in America. General Motors viewed the venture as a means of learning how to produce low-cost, high quality, small vehicles. Facing an onslaught of anti-union Japanese firms, the United Auto Workers had to demonstrate that unions would not be an impediment to Japanese production in the United States. By 1986 the venture was termed a success. This paper considers the welfare effects of international joint ventures among compettng manufacturers, as applied to the U.S. auto industry. Darwin Wassink is Professor of Economics at the University of WisconsinEau Claire. Previously he served as an economist in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Robert Carbaugh is Associate Professor of Economics at Central Washington University. He is author of International Economics and coauthor of The International Monetary System. ISSN: 088i~390H. THE iNTERNATlONAL TRADEJOVRNAL,Volu>ne I No. I. hall 1986 47 48 THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE JOURNAL The American auto industry is undergoing an evolution in which the "all American car" is rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Although American automakers will continue to develop and build their own mid-size and large autos in the...
Words: 4699 - Pages: 19
