Compare ratios of Tiffany (TIF) and Signet Jewelers (SIG) based on the 2017 Year-end financials. (Signet owns Kaye Jewelers, Zales, Jared Galleria of Jewelry among other retail jewelers)

Calculate the following for each company:

TIF SIG

Gross margin %

EBITDA

EBITDA margin

Net income margin

S,G&A as a percent of sales

Inventory turns

Inventory days

Capex per store

When you compare the ratios of TIF and SIG, what conclusions can you draw about these two companies? e.g. product pricing, marketing strategy, condition of stores, etc.