Evaluate the common stock of Tristan Distributing Company as an investment. Specifically, use the three common stock ratios to determine whether the common stock increased or decreased in attractiveness during the past year. (Round calculations and your final answer to three decimalplaces.)

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2012 2011 Net income. Dividends to common.. Total stockholders' equity at year-end 84,000 93,000 28,000 17,000 575,000 500,000 (includes 90,000 shares of common stock) Preferred stock, 10% Market price per share of common 115,000 115,000 stock at vear-end.... 23.50 15.50