Profitability analysis for three companies. The following data show six items from the financial statements of three companies for a recent year (amounts in millions):

The three companies are American Stores (grocery store chain), Disney (film and theme park entertainment), and Pfizer (pharmaceutical products). Which of the companies corresponds to \(\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}\), and \(\mathrm{C}\) ? What clues did you use in reaching your conclusions?

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For Year Revenues Income before Interest and Related Taxes Net Income to Common Shareholdersb Average during Year Total Assets ... Common Shareholders' Equity Long-term Debt/Assets aNet Income [Interest Expense x (1 - Tax Rate)] "Net Income - Preferred Stock Dividends Company A Company B Company C $12,504 $19,139 $22,976 2,213 449 2,254 2,213 299 1,850 15,002 8,209 39,938 7,444 2,422 18,337 4.8% 37.5% 20.2%