Common Size Financial Statement Analysis of Tata Consultancy Services Limited
1. Introduction
Common size financial statement analysis expresses each line item in a financial statement as a
percentage of a base item. For the income statement, each item is shown as a percentage of
total revenue, while for the balance sheet, each item is presented as a percentage of total assets.
This allows stakeholders to compare the structure and performance of a business over time or
against competitors regardless of company size.
This report presents a detailed common size analysis of Tata Consultancy Services Limited
(TCS), one of the largest IT service companies in the world. By analyzing data from FY 2020–21
to FY 2023–24, the report evaluates the financial trends and provides insights into the company's
operational efficiency, profitability, and financial health.
2. Research Analysis
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global IT services and consulting leader, consistently delivers
strong financial results. The aim of this research is to understand TCS’s financial performance
using common size analysis.
2.1 Objective of the Research
* Analyze financial structure using vertical analysis (common size).
* Identify revenue and cost trends.
* Highlight key changes in financial structure.
* Assist in understanding profitability, liquidity, and financial leverage.
2.2 Data Source
* Official Annual Reports from TCS (FY21 to FY24)
* Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Statement
* Notes to Accounts
2.3 Importance of Common Size Analysis
Eliminates size effect
* Helps track proportionate changes over time
* Simplifies multi-year comparisons
* Assists in decision-making by identifying growth areas and risks
2.4 Scope
* Common size income statement (% of revenue)
* Common size balance sheet (% of total assets)
* Ratios for profitability, liquidity, solvency, and efficiency
3. Ratio Analysis
Ratio analysis offers quantifiable insights into a firm’s performance. It complements common
size analysis by providing relationships among financial figures.
3.1 Profitability Ratios
Ratio FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24
Net Profit Margin (%) 22.0 23.0 23.0 23.0
Return on Assets (ROA) (%) 17.8 18.5 19.3 20.1
Return on Equity (ROE) (%) 28.6 29.3 30.1 31.5
3.2 Liquidity Ratios
Ratio FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24
Current Ratio 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
Quick Ratio 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.5
"Particulars": ["Revenue", "COGS", "Gross Profit", "Operating Expenses", "Operating Income", "Net
Income"],
"FY2020-21 (%)": [100, 55, 45, 18, 27, 22],
"FY2021-22 (%)": [100, 54, 46, 17, 29, 23],
"FY2022-23 (%)": [100, 53, 47, 17, 30, 23],
"FY2023-24 (%)": [100, 52, 48, 16, 32, 23]