Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited: Internship Report
Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited: Internship Report
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This project is about the strategic Analysis of Pak Suzuki Motor Company.
During the project, I’ve done the detailed study of Pak Suzuki Motor
Company Limited like their company profile, mission, vision and corporate
values. Then I observer the some of the major products manufactured and
assembled by the Pak Suzuki Motor Company limited which include
SWIFT, LIANA, CULTUS, MEHRAN, APV etc... With the help of Internal
and External analysis, I’ve sorted out some of their strengths, weaknesses
and the opportunities and threats prevailing in the market. Also the PEST
analysis was conducted to observe the external factors that may influence
the performance of the company.
With the study of Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited, I’ve learned that
they are doing well in the Pakistani market and are leading market
shareholder. They are producing Cars at affordable prices for the low
income to middle income people. But they are unable to compete with
Corolla and Honda in Luxury and semi-luxury cars. They need product
development strategy to follow so they tried to get into the Honda and
Corolla market by introducing Suzuki LIANA but that couldn’t make its
space. Now they have again tried that by launching Suzuki SWIFT which is
a 1300cc fully loaded car. I recommend Product Development strategy for
PSMC to pursue in order to compete with HONDA and TOYOTA. Then
they will be able to grow their market share and growth.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Product Mix 7
4 SWOT Analysis 10
5 PEST Analysis 12
7 Ratio Analysis. 18
15 Recommendations 17
16 Conclusion 20
17 References 20
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Pak Suzuki Motors Company Ltd. is a company assembling and distributing Suzuki Japan's cars in
Pakistan. Currently they are one of the most successful motor companies in Pakistan.
The firm was founded in 1983 as a joint venture between PAK and Suzuki, formalizing the
arrangement by which AWAMI Auto Ltd. had produced the Suzuki SS80 from 1982. Suzuki
originally owned 25% of the stock, and has gradually increased their holding; they now own 73.09%.
The company now assembles a wide range of Suzuki vehicles and aims to produce 150,000 vehicles
per year. (2005 production was 100,000)
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1. Pak Suzuki insists on integrity and honesty of its employees in doing business. Any unfair or
corrupt practices to solicit business is fundamentally inconsistent with business codes of company
2. Pak Suzuki believes in compliance to regulatory obligation
3. Pak Suzuki believes in free and fair business practices and open competitive markets. Developing
any association with competitors to distort the pricing and supply of products is contradictory to
company’s business code of conduct.
4. Pak Suzuki believes in transparency in business transaction and they are to be recorded accurately
and fairly in books of accounts in accordance with standard procedure.
5. Pak Suzuki expects its employees to act in company’s best interest while holding confidential
information. Company expects its employees neither to solicit internal information from other nor to
disclose company’s data or any other material information to any un- authorized person/body.
6. Pak Suzuki believes in individual’s respects and growth. Its employment policies do not
discriminate on basis of race, religion, gender or any other factor.
7. Pak Suzuki does not believe in political affiliation.
| Corporate Strategy
Pak Suzuki is built on the idea of a responsible corporate citizenship thereby managing environmental,
safety & occupational health matters as an integral part of our business. In fulfilling this responsibility
Pak Suzuki adheres to the following principles:
1) We are committed to provide top quality products to the satisfaction and requirement of our
customers.
3) We recognize the interrelationship between energy and the environment, and we promote the
efficient use of energy throughout our system.
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5) We minimize the discharge of waste materials into the environment by utilizing responsible
pollution control practices.
6) We will continuously seek opportunities to improve our adherence to these principles.
As it is clearly mentioned in their Vision Statement that to be excellent all around, and they always
operate in Environment friendly. And their Product will always be the environment friendly.
With the globalization of markets, greater foreign competition, and the reduction of entry barriers, it
becomes all the more important to benchmark a company’s financial indicators on a worldwide basis.
World stock markets have recently witnessed a return to fundamental financial analysis. Sound
management as opposed to hype will in the long run generate shareholder value.
PRODUCT MIX
| SWIFT (1300cc)
| CULTUS (1000cc)
| ALTO (1000cc)
| MEHRAN (800cc)
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| APV (1500cc)
| JIMNY (1300cc)
| SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
❖ Highest Market Share The Company has a highest market share as the company has targeted the
middle range people in the country. Overall the prices of the cars are not very high when compared to
Honda Atlas and Toyota Indus. So this is one of the key benefits adopting by the Suzuki Company to
have low price vehicles.
❖ The cars are totally assembled in the country and no parts are assembled outside the country.
This is having a greater advantage over the competitors. Meanwhile the costs of the parts of the car
are not very expensive and are easily available in Pakistan.
❖ The Distribution channels of the company are also very located all over the country. The
company is progressing by leaps and bounds as there is greater market segmented that is targeted by
the company. The product of the company is also very innovative and is having a deep product line
all over the country. The supply chain of the Pak Suzuki Company is also highly maintained and the
estimations are also very accurate.
❖ The staff members of the Pak Suzuki Company are also very motivating, well managed and
highly skilled persons. The staff members are very keen to put their efforts towards the betterment of
the Pak Suzuki.
❖ The major benefit of the company is that its spare parts are easily available all across the
country. The cost of these spare parts is also very economic. The person can easily overhaul the car
anywhere in the country due to easy availability of the spare parts.
❖ The structure of the company also plays a vital role over the success of the company. The
structure is totally bureaucratic in nature and well managed. So overall the company has a vital range
of positive points and due to which the cars are competing in the marked over other brands like
Toyota Indus and Honda Atlas.
Weakness:
❖ Scarcity of raw material If we talk about the weakenesses of the company over other companies.
One of the greatest weakenesses of the company is that it has a very high demand due to targeting the
low or middle income people. So there is scarcity of the raw material in the country due to its greater
demand. This is the greatest weakeness f the Pak Suzuki company.
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❖ The other greatest weakeness is that the company does not focus on the design and structure
of the car. It means the models are reinvented again and again with only minor change. It
predicts the fact that company has very less investment in Research and its development
wing.
❖ Also the coordination between the governmental and semi governmental supporting bodies
is very less. The company is owned by the governmental bodies but it seems that there is a
lack of coordination between these departments.
❖ As the company has a highest demand in the country yet it has less technical training
institutes across the country. It means that Pak Suzuki has lack of interest over these
technical training institutes as compared to its competitors like Honda Atlas and Toyota
Indus motors.
❖ Pak Suzuki has also less number of distribution channels over sub urban areas it means that
the company is only focusing in the cities rather than in sub urban areas which is also one of
the huge markets.
Opportunities:
❖ Pak Suzuki has number of opportunities over its competiotor. One of the greatest
opportunity for Pak Suzuki is that the company has a very high sales demand across the
country and customers have to wait for their orders. This opportunity can easily be cashed by
the company.
❖ The larger market size has also one of the greatest opportunities of the company to operate
within the country. If the demands of the cars will be fulfilled then this opportunity will also
be cashed form this end.
❖ Pak Suzuki has another opportunity of having efficient EFI engines. This has also one the
greatest opportunity for the company to be cashed over it. The company has a global spare
part market. It means that its parts can be sold in any market in the country.
❖ Although the company does not work on the structure and design of the cars but the
company has the advantage of having a space saving small size CNG cylinders. It means this
will save the space and will be economical as CNG point of view.
❖ If company will work on its design and structure then it will again give competitive
advantage over the competitors and also the demand will be increased.
Threats:
❖ Pak Suzuki is focusing on the low middle income people. It means the company has very
less focus on its design and structure. Due to these reasons the companies like Toyota and
Honda Atlas gives tough time to Pak Suzuki.
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❖ Meanwhile the company has spent a very few investment over its Research and
development wing due to which the Company is less attractive over foreign market.
Therefore the company has less foreign investment and has less setup production facilities
abroad.
❖ However there is a greatest threat for the company that its parts are smuggled inside and
outside the country which have adverse impact on the progress of the company.
❖ The government has imposed recently heavy taxes on the automobiles industry due to
which Pak Suzuki is also affected by it. Heavy taxes increased the price of the car and now
the price will touch the skies over its recent period.
❖ Inflation has also badly impacted the Pak Suzuki Company over its competitors. The prices
of the low cost cars have also increased which is nearly equal to the mid-range cars of the
competitors. This has created a bad impact over the progress of the company.
| PEST Analysis
Uncontrollable environment are those external factors which can create hurdles between us and our
business. It is also called pest analysis, which is as follow:
^Political Environment
Investor needs political stability in the country. The countries that are political stable have the highest
level of investment there as the main focus is to work in the stable working environment. The political
factors in Pakistan are different with recent years. The people all over the world are not very keen to
do investment from all over the world. Political factors influence the tax rates and also the labor
regulations working in that condition. Due to recent COVID 19 the system has disturbed and
investment has been locked in the country. People from all over the world are hesitant to do
investment in that pandemic.
^Legal Environment
As all countries, Pakistan also has some legislation about each sector. But like developing countries it
is hardly being imposed by authorities. The corruption, smuggling and black marketing have been
supported by Government related officials. The undue favor is given to those business men who have
been politically affiliated and hardly any legal suite is carried on against them. Such unethical
activities destroy all law and legislation.
^Economic Environment
Pakistan, an impoverished and underdeveloped country, has suffered from decades of internal political
disputes and external ongoing conflict with India. However, IMF approved the
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government policies, encourages by different foreign assistance and renewed access to global market
since 2001.
By following these policies government succeed to reverse the situation of economy during last five
years.
^Socio-Culture Environment
Social factors also play an important role in the success and development of the company. If we
discuss the social trends that also changes with the change in the environment. But with the passage of
time it is going to change. People thoughts, choices, taste and style has been totally changed. At this
spot of time people need the transportation that is good and healthy for the life and it must be
affordable, means in the reach of the people. In Pakistan Mehran is in the reach of the people at
affordable prices as compared to Honda and Toyota.
^Technological Environment
Technology plays a vital role in success of the company. Technology is increasing with the lapse of
time. People now a days gives great importance to the technology of the product. Technological
factors are having a greater importance. For example every six months the technology is improving
very abruptly. Due to this dynamic environment technology plays a very important role. Also the
product life cycle has also been decreased due to this technological change.
1. The production of the cars of Pak Suzuki is maximum over the competitors. It means that company
is moving far beyond over its competiors.2. Pak Suzuki has introduced new EFI engine in its CULTUS
model which is a 1000cc car. The EFI engine technology is never introduced before in below 1300cc
cars.
3. The dealer network of Pak Suzuki is almost all around the country which help them to maximize
their sales and reach in every corner of the country.
4. In new CNG fitted cars, the Suzuki is introducing new compact CNG cylinders which take less
space and are lighter than their equivalent available in the market.
5. The major threat Suzuki Company could have is from Toyota and Honda, as Suzuki is still unable
to meet them in 1300cc and above category of cars. The new product SWIFT is not giving the respond
which was expected.
SWOT ANALYSIS.
Analysis from Strength, Weaknesses’ and Opportunities and threats.
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1. The Pak Suzuki Motor Company has large market share herein and also the largest producers of
Cars which is a major strength.
2. Company prices are very affordable in the same quality that is another major strength.
3. The large distribution channel is another major strength which helps them to achieve their desired
sales targets.
4. The innovation is another key strength of Pak Suzuki and the example is new Suzuki SWIFT.
5. The spare parts availability is a critical issue which cars, Suzuki has comparative advantage in
spare parts availability as most of them are being manufactured in Pakistan.
7. They should also focus on sub-urban areas like Southern Punjab and Interior Sind which their
distribution network.
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SWOT MATRIX
This strategy could have some risk for the company as innovative products
are involved but proper research and development will cater the risk and
company can pursue with the strategy to be the market leaders and get on
top.
One major setback to PSMC was in the shape of Suzuki LIANA, which was
not able to meet the expectations and couldn’t hold the market it was made
for.
But company didn’t stop its journey there, and now Suzuki SWIFT has
recently been launched in the market, which seems to be an attractive offer
for the market in the 1300cc class. But still company has nothing to
compete with HONDA and TOYOTA. The Suzuki needs to enter into the
1600cc and 1800cc market to expand its market share and market growth.
But for that purpose they need to
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put more efforts of product development as the new product must have all
the required features and technology that is needed to compete with giant
competitors. And of course, PSMC has competitive advantage in local
assembling and manufacturing of parts and they can utilize that advantage
to produce cheaper cars in the categories mentioned above.
The PSMC has recently received acknowledgement from Prime Minister of
Pakistan for being the only car manufacturers for the lower and middle
income people of Pakistan. But they should also need to get into the line of
HONDA and TOYOTA, to achieve that target they need to develop more
technologically cheap and efficient and quality oriented products.
RATIO ANALYSIS.
For Ratio analysis we are taking three companies Pak Suzuki motors Ltd, Toyota Indus motors and
Honda Atlas. We will take the results of the three recent years of these companies and then will
compare the results. First we will take the financial results of Pak Suzuki company, then Toyota
Indus, afterwards Honda Atlas results will be made and compared.
Activity Ratios measure the firm’s ability to convert different account within their balance sheets into
cash or sales.
Significance of Account Receivable turnover: This ratio is used to quantify a firm's effectiveness in
extending credit as well as collecting debts. The receivables turnover ratio is an activity ratio,
measuring how efficiently a firm uses its assets.
Formula: Account Receivable turnover = Annual net credit sales/Average
account receivables.
2019
2018
Pak Suzuki Ltd. 14,409,566 /237538=60 14,507,762 /401,020=36
Times times
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Honda Atlas
□ Pak Suzuki
□ Toyota Indus
□ Honda Atlas
Total assets turnover ratio tells us about that how efficiently an asset is used to generate the sales.
How efficiently management is using assets at its disposal to generate the sales value.
Formula: Net Sales or Revenue/ total assets.
Interpretations: Toyota company is utilizing its assets more efficiently as compared to the Pak
Suzuki motors company. So the assets utilization strategy of Toyota company is far better than that of
Pak Suzuki motors as the financial ratios clearly depicts that situation.
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2019
2018
Pak Suzuki Ltd. 62,391,543/15,654,887=3.99 65,429,412/16,353,514=4.00
Interpretations:
The Fixed assets turnover ratio of Toyota Indus is again far more better in 2019 and 2018 than the Pak
Suzuki motors. It reveals that Toyota is managing its fixed assets far better than that of Pak Suzuki
Ltd co.
Inventory Turnover ratio tells us that how many times a company has replaced or sold its
inventory over the period of time.
Formula for calculating Inventory turnover Ratio:
Inventory turnover ratio of Pak Suzuki Company is far better than that of Toyota Company as it is in
the range of the middle income source person. It means that Suzuki is selling more than that of Toyota
due to its low prices. It shows that middle income person like more Suzuki and the selling inventory
of that car is much more than that of Toyota Company.
CURRENT RATIO
a) Current Ratio:
b) Calculations.
Industry 3 3 3
Average.
Current Ratio
3
2.
5
2
Ratios 1.5
□ Pak Suzuki
1 0.5 0 □ Toyota Indus
□ Industry
Average
2017 2018 2019
years
Working of Current assets and Current Liabilities. Figures taken from Financial
reports.
Interpretations: Although both companies show the good current ratios. The Industry
average of these companies suggests it should be 3:1 is the ideal stage in automobile
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company. Pak Suzuki is performing far better than the Toyota Indus although Toyota Indus Current
Ratios are not too bad.
WORKING CAPITAL
Working Capital:
b) Calculations
Companie 2017 2018 2019
s
industry
Average. Working Capital
30000000 25000000
20000000 Working Capital
15000000 10000000
5000000 0 □ Pak Suzuki
□ Toyota
Indus
c) Working of Current assets and Current liabilities. Figures are taken from financial
statements.
e) Interpretations. Working Capital suggests the amount of capital for running the day to day
expenses of the company. Toyota indus has trapped a lot amount of capital in
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working capital which tide the investment into the working capital as compared to Pak Suzuki
Times interest Earned = income before interest and tax / Total interest Expense. b) Calculations
Industry
Average.
300
1
250
times interest earned
ratio 200 □ Pak Suzuki
7
150
100 Z _ □ Toyota Indus
50 ' -P
0
2017 2018 2019
Number of years
e) Interpretations. This ratio tells us that how many times company can pay its interest by its
Profits earned. In 2017 Pak Suzuki has a greater tendency as compared to Toyota Indus but in
2019 Honda Indus has greater tendency to its interest over its profits.
DEBT RATIO
Debt Ratio:
Debt Ratio
□ Pak Suzuki
□ Toyota Indus
□ Industry
Averge
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e) Interpretations: Debt ratio suggests how much debt you have taken in terms of total assets.
The debt that have been taken by Pak Suzuki and Toyota Indus is between 40 to 50 percent. It is
due to having more investment in different sectors of industry. This may return the profits for
the company. Beyond 40 percent is risky and may cause adverse impact for the company.
140
120
100
Debt to equity ratio 80
□ Pak Suzuki
60
□ Toyota Indus
40
□ Industry Average
20
0
2017 2018 2019
Number of years
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d) Column Chart
e) Interpretations: Debt to equity ratio suggests how much company has taken debt over its
equity. How much portion a company is taken loan over the portion of its equity? If it is more
than 50% then it will be risky and have adverse effects for the company. Toyota Indus and Pak
Suzuki both have taken loans for making profits from other portfolios.
b) Calculations
12.00%
10.00%
8.00%
Net profit Margin Ratios
6.00% □ Pak Suzuki
c) Working of Net profit and Total Sales: Figures are given in the financial statements.
e) Interpretations. Net profit margin of Toyota company is far better than that of Pak Suzuki.
The reason is that Toyota Indus is more comfortable than that of Pak Suzuki and the design and
structure of Toyota Indus is far more better than low middle income people company that is
Pak Suzuki Co.
Pak
Suzuki 568,730,2/101,811,611 21,405,25/119,853,898
2125,877/65,429,
*100 *100
412
=5.6% =1.79%
*100
= 3.3%
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Averag
e.
d) Column Chart
e) Interpretations
RETURN ON EQUITY
Return on Equity:
Calculations
Companies 2017 2019
2018
Pak Suzuki 13% 4.4% 5.6%
Return on equity
0.2
1
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c) Working of Net Income and Shareholders’ equity: Figures from Financial statements are
taken.
e) Interpretations: this ratio suggest how well managed its equity to generate its revenues. The
Toyota Indus performs well due to its luxury and comfortable seat and interior system.
Asset Turnover Ratio = Sales Revenue / Total (or net) Assets. b) Calculations
y- / _
2.5
2
0
2017_L 2018 2019_L _
Number of years
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e) Interpretations: Asset turnover ratio suggest how efficiently a company is utilizing its assets
to generate the revenue. Here it is seen that in 2017 and 2018 Pak Suzuki is performing well in
terms of assets management whereas in 2019 Toyota Indus performed well.
CONCLUSION
The Company is endeavoring to improve sales, profitability and diversity in its operations by
upgrading the existing products and launching new products. Company launched the New Alto in
June 2019. New Alto harbors contemporary 660cc R-series engine, modern design, spacious interior
with great fuel efficiency and Japanese technology. New Alto received overwhelming response from
customers due to its distinguished features.
Macroeconomic indicators of the country are challenging for auto industry. Pak Rupee devaluation,
rising raw material prices, increase in interest rate and additional taxes and duties imposed through
Federal Budget are major challenges for auto industry. Variation in forex rates and import duties
influenced the pricing of products due to high element of imported components in total cost of
products. Your Company has geared up to meet the challenges in future with wide range of quality
products at competitive prices through an efficient network of authorized dealers.
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http://www .yaksuzuki.com.yk
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