Wesfarmers Limited (WES) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis
Review
Reference Code: GDGE34745FSA Publication Date: SEP 2012
11th Floor, Wesfarmers House Phone +61 8 93274211 Revenue 58,080 (million AUD)
Perth, WA Fax +61 8 93274216 Net Profit 2,126 (million AUD)
6000 Website www.wesfarmers.com.au Employees 200,000
WES [Australian Stock
Australia Exchange Industry Oil & Gas
Exchange (Sydney)]
Company Overview
Wesfarmers Limited (Wesfarmers) is a diversified business services provider. The company, together with its subsidiaries, carries
out a range of business activities including supermarkets, general merchandise, home improvement products and building
supplies, coal mining, gas production and distribution, industrial and safety product distribution, chemicals and fertilizers,
insurance and others. Wesfarmers operates through its business divisions, namely, Coles, Home Improvement & Office Supplies,
Target, Kmart, Resources, Insurance, Industrial and Safety, Chemicals, Energy and Fertilizers, and other businesses. Besides,
the company has interests in private equity and other activities.
Key Executives SWOT Analysis
Name Title Wesfarmers Limited, SWOT Analysis
Richard Goyder Chief Executive Officer Strengths Weaknesses
Terry Bowen Director
Declining Resources Segment
Dr. Bob Every Chairman Diversified Business Lines
Performance
Colin Carter Director Strong Market Position
Increasing Trade Receivables
James Graham Director
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Research, GlobalData Opportunities Threats
Share Data Emerging Markets Providing Limited Geographical
Wesfarmers Limited Ladder for Growth Concentration
Share Price (AUD) as on 17-Sep- 34.53 Rising Demand for Private Rising Labor Wages
2012 Labels
EPS (AUD) NA
Market Cap (million AUD) 39,954 Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research,
GlobalData
Enterprise Value (million AUD) 44,329
Shares Outstanding (million) 1,157
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Research, GlobalData
Financial Performance Recent Developments
Apr 20, 2011 Wesfarmers Updates On Q3 Fiscal 2011
Operations
Jan 19, 2011 Wesfarmers Updates On Q2 Fiscal 2011
Operations
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research,
GlobalData
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Research, GlobalData
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Section 1 - About the Company.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Wesfarmers Limited - Key Facts ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Wesfarmers Limited - Key Employees ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Wesfarmers Limited - Key Employee Biographies ............................................................................................................................. 6
Wesfarmers Limited - Major Products and Services ........................................................................................................................... 7
Wesfarmers Limited - History ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Wesfarmers Limited - Locations And Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................... 10
Head Office ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Other Locations & Subsidiaries ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Section 2 – Company Analysis ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Wesfarmers Limited - Business Description ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Wesfarmers Limited - Corporate Strategy ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Wesfarmers Limited - SWOT Analysis ............................................................................................................................................. 15
SWOT Analysis - Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Wesfarmers Limited - Strengths ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Strength - Diversified Business Lines ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Strength - Strong Market Position ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Strength - Robust Financial Performance ................................................................................................................................. 15
Wesfarmers Limited - Weaknesses .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Weakness - Declining Resources Segment Performance ......................................................................................................... 15
Weakness - Increasing Trade Receivables ............................................................................................................................... 16
Wesfarmers Limited - Opportunities ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Opportunity - Emerging Markets Providing Ladder for Growth .................................................................................................. 16
Opportunity - Rising Demand for Private Labels ....................................................................................................................... 16
Opportunity - Growth and Sustainability Prospects ................................................................................................................... 16
Opportunity - Increasing Demand for Coal ................................................................................................................................ 16
Wesfarmers Limited - Threats..........................................................................................