Financial analysis of a company is an evaluation of its current operational and financial conditions. It will assist in identifying the company's problems as well as future plans. In the thesis, I will analyze the General Electric (hereinafter referred to as “GE” or “the company”) by using financial analysis methods. In this chapter, general understanding of financial analysis and company introduction of General Electric will be covered, especially more attention will be paid to business divisions of General Electric. Because it's always better to learn more about the company you're doing the financial analysis on, it can help us to get a clear view of the business. Subsequent chapters of the thesis will cover GE Company and primary business divisions, Objectives and Methodology, Financial analysis of General Electric, Impact of economic factors and Conclusion.