1. Select two competing companies from the same industry (e.g., McDonalds vs. Burger King; Target vs. Walmart; etc.), and calculate the following financial ratios for them based on their 2015 financial statements:

a. Return on Equity

b. Return on Assets

c. Profit Margin Ratio

d. Working Capital

e. Current Ratio

f. Quick (Acid-Test) Ratio

g. Debt-to-Equity Ratio

h. Cash Flow from Operations to Total Liabilities Ratio

Discuss from an investors point-of-view which of the two companies you would rather invest. Please refer to the ratios/measures that you calculated. You may also include information and opinions about other factors (e.g., non-financial factors, market information) that influence your decision.