Financial Ratios

an analysis of financial ratios for Lowe's, both through time and relative to financial ratios for Home Depot, using both tables and graphs.

To completeanalysis, obtain the financial data for Lowe's for the year 2011 and the prior two years of data. Calculate the financial ratios for each year and present these ratios in a table format. Select key ratios to emphasize by presenting them in a graphical/chart format. Discuss each ratio with respect to how it has adjusted across time and explain what conclusions you generate from each.

Obtain the financial data for Lowe's for the year 2011 and selected data for Home Depot. Calculate the financial ratios for each company and present these ratios in a table format. Select key ratios to emphasize by presenting them in a graphical/chart format. Discuss each ratio with respect to how the Lowe's ratio differs from the competing firm and what conclusions you generate from each.

current ratio, quick ratio, debt to equity, return on assets, net profit margin, inventory turnover