ZAP Inc. (ZAAP) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

ZAP Inc. (ZAP) is a US based electric vehicles manufacturing company. It is principally engaged in the development and production of electric and advanced technology vehicles. The company is focused on developing fuel efficient and environment friendly vehicles with zero percent air pollution. It operates business in two divisions, ZAP Electric Vehicles and ZAP Recharge-It-All. The product portfolio of the company comprises electric cars, electric trucks, electric bikes and accessories. ZAP also offers complete line of battery chargers that are developed utilizing Recharge-It-All battery technology. These chargers are applicable for a wide range of consumer electronics such as cells phones, smart phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders and computers. The company has produced over 100,000 electric cars and has sales operations in more 75 countries across the world. It operates along with its wholly owned subsidiaries, Voltage Vehicles, ZAPWorld Stores, Inc., ZAP Manufacturing, Inc. and ZAP Rental Outlet. ZAP is headquartered at Santa Rosa, California, US.

In September 2010, ZAP signed a definitive agreement to acquire 51% interest of Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd. (Jonway Auto). In November 2010, ZAP and Remy Electric Motors signed a long term motor supply and development agreement.

ZAP Inc. Key Recent Developments

Dec 17, 2010: ZAP Begins Project Development On Green City Partnership With Shanghai’s Yangpu District
Nov 05, 2010: ZAP And Remy Sign Strategic Development And Supply Agreement Of Electric Motor
Sep 09, 2010: Samyang Optics Takes Delivery Of First Alias Electric Car From ZAP Jonway

This comprehensive SWOT profile of ZAP Inc. provides you an in-depth strategic analysis of the company’s businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the company’s key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.

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The profile contains critical company information including*,

- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

Note*: Some sections may be missing if data is unavailable for the company.

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Table of Contents

Section 1 - About the Company

ZAP Inc. - Key Information
ZAP Inc. - Overview
ZAP Inc. - Key Employees
ZAP Inc. - Key Employee Biographies
ZAP Inc. - Key Operational Heads
ZAP Inc. - Major Products and Services
ZAP Inc. - History
ZAP Inc. - Company Statement
ZAP Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries

Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries

Section 2 - Company Analysis

ZAP Inc. - Business Description
ZAP Inc. - Corporate Strategy
ZAP Inc. - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
ZAP Inc. - Strengths
ZAP Inc. - Weaknesses
ZAP Inc. - Opportunities
ZAP Inc. - Threats
ZAP Inc. - Key Competitors

Section 3 - Company Financial Performance Charts

ZAP Inc. - Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts

Section 4 - Appendix

Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About GlobalData
Contact Us
Disclaimer


Note*: Some sections may be missing if data is unavailable for the company

List of Tables

ZAP Inc., Key Information
ZAP Inc., Key Ratios
ZAP Inc., Share Data
ZAP Inc., Major Products and Services
ZAP Inc., History
ZAP Inc., Key Employees
ZAP Inc., Key Employee Biographies
ZAP Inc., Key Operational Heads
ZAP Inc., Other Locations
ZAP Inc., Subsidiaries

ZAP Inc., Key Competitors
ZAP Inc., SWOT Analysis
ZAP Inc., Ratios based on current share price
ZAP Inc., Annual Ratios
ZAP Inc., Interim Ratios
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios

List of Figures

ZAP Inc., Performance Chart
ZAP Inc., Ratio Charts