a. Compute return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), and return on financial leverage (ROFL) for each company in fiscal year 2017. Assume a tax rate of 35% for these years.

L02, 3 P5-38. Analysis and Interpretation of Return on Investment for Competitors The Home Depot, Inc. NYSE : HD Lowe's Companies, Inc. NYSE : LOW Balance sheets and income statements for The Home Depot, Inc., and Lowe's Companies, Inc., follow. Refer to these financial statements to answer the requirements. Cambridge Business Publishers Chapter 5 Analyzing and Interpreting Financial Statements 261