Evaluate the common stock of Nate Distributing Company as an investment. Specifically, use the three common stock ratios to determine whether the common stock increased or decreased in attractiveness during the past year. Round calculations and your final answer to three decimal places.

Net income 2014-84000 2013-93000

Dividends to common 2014-28000 2013-16000

Total stockholders equity at year end (includes 92000 shares of common stock) 2014-580000 2013-500000

Preferred Stock, 10% 2014-115000 2013-115000

Market price per share of common stock at year end 2014-19.50 2013-11.50