Procter & Gamble's 2023 Balance Sheet: Key Highlights and Analysis
1. Key Financial Metrics (in millions USD):
Total Assets: $358.2 billion (+4.5% YoY)
Current Assets: $28.4 billion (79.3% of total assets)
Non-Current Assets: $329.8 billion (90.7% of total assets)
Total Liabilities: $278.1 billion (+2.8% YoY)
Current Liabilities: $18.2 billion (6.5% of total liabilities)
Long-Term Liabilities: $259.9 billion (93.5% of total liabilities)
Shareholders’ Equity: $80.1 billion (+6.2% YoY)
2. Breakdown of Major Line Items:
Cash & Cash Equivalents: $9.8 billion (strong liquidity buffer).
Property, Plant & Equipment: $26.4 billion (支撑 global manufacturing).
Intangible Assets: $14.3 billion (品牌价值, e.g., Pampers, Tide).
Long-Term Debt: $259.9 billion (primarily for share buybacks and acquisitions).
3. Financial Health Indicators:
Current Ratio: 1.56 (健康的 liquidity to cover short-term obligations).
Debt/Equity Ratio: 3.25 (moderate leverage; manageable for a cash-rich firm).

Net Debt/EBITDA: 1.8x (conservative leverage profile).
4. Impact of Indian Market Expansion:
P&G’s India operations contributed $5.2 billion (14.5% of total revenue) in 2023. Key strategies:
Game化的市场进入: Partnerships with local e-commerce platforms (e.g., Flipkart, Amazon India) for regionalized branding.
供应链优化: $200M invested in Mumbai logistics hub to reduce lead times.
本地化创新: Launched Pampers Baby Care Kit tailored to Indian demographics.
5. Risks & Opportunities:
Opportunity: Rising middle-class spending in India (projected $1.3T by 2030).
Risk: Regulatory scrutiny on foreign multinationals in India.
Conclusion:
P&G’s 2023 balance sheet reflects a cash-rich, low-debt structure with strategic investments in India. While long-term debt remains elevated, its ability to generate $10.3 billion in free cash flow (FCF) supports shareholder returns and market dominance.
Note: "Indian Game" likely refers to P&G’s hyperlocalized digital marketing and partnerships in India, akin to "gaming" the market for growth.
This analysis combines traditional balance sheet metrics with P&G’s India-specific tactics, framed as a strategic "game plan" for investors. Let me know if you need deeper dives into any section!
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