5. ABC Company and XYZ Company are competitors in the manufacturing industry. The following ratio these two companies for the most recent year. a. Compare and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of ABC and XYZ Companies. s and financial information have been compiled for Calculate the price-to-earnings ratios for both firms. Explain what a P/E ratio tells an analyst. What could be the cause of the difference between ABC's and XYZ's P/E ratio