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This empirical study conducts a comprehensive ratio analysis to evaluate the financial performance of Bosch Ltd over a five-year period, with reference to Suman and Co as a benchmark. The analysis covers liquidity ratios, profitability ratios, leverage ratios, and other key financial metrics to gain insights into Bosch's financial health and resilience. The findings reveal a nuanced picture of Bosch's performance, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement. One of the key findings of the study is a slight decline in Bosch's current ratio over the five-year period. This decline suggests potential liquidity challenges for the company, indicating a decreased ability to cover short-term liabilities with current assets. Such findings emphasize the importance of closely monitoring liquidity ratios to ensure the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations efficiently. Moreover, significant fluctuations in Bosch's net profit ratio were observed during the study period. These fluctuations underscore the importance of closely monitoring profitability factors and implementing strategies to maintain or improve profitability levels. By understanding the drivers behind these fluctuations, Bosch can better manage its resources and operations to enhance overall profitability. Additionally, the study identifies a decreasing trend in Bosch's quick ratio over the five-year period. The quick ratio, which excludes inventory from current assets, highlights the company's ability to meet short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets. The decreasing trend in this ratio underscores the need for Bosch to optimize its inventory management practices and implement effective liquidity strategies to maintain financial health. Despite these challenges, Bosch maintains a generally healthy liquidity position and stable capital structure. The study acknowledges the company's resilience in navigating through financial challenges and highlights its ability to maintain financial stability over the years. Based on the findings, the study proposes several recommendations for Bosch to enhance its financial performance and resilience. These recommendations include continued monitoring of financial metrics, targeted strategies to address weaknesses identified in the analysis, and leveraging strengths to capitalize on growth opportunities. Furthermore, benchmarking against industry standards, such as Suman and Co, is recommended to provide valuable insights for informed decision-making and strategic planning.