Discussion Requirements

Using vertical analysis (show your calculations), present the following values for this year and last year:

• gross profit margin
• net profit margin (use the last "net income" line on the statement)
• Comment on changes:
• Are sales increasingly profitable?
• How are gross profit and net income changing, as dollar values?
• Conduct a Vertical Analysis on any two items of the Balance Sheet and comment on your results.

AMAZON SEC 10 K Discussion Requirements

Using vertical analysis (show your calculations), present the following values for this year and last year:

• gross profit margin
• net profit margin (use the last "net income" line on the statement)
• Comment on changes:
• Are sales increasingly profitable?
• How are gross profit and net income changing, as dollar values?
• Conduct a Vertical Analysis on any two items of the Balance Sheet and comment on your results.