Net Sales are a common measure of the size of a company.

1. Calculate company's growth in Net Sales during the most recent year? Hint: growth is measured by taking the current year less previous year divided by previous year
2. Compute the Net Profit Margin
3. Explain its meaning
4. Lowe's net profit margin is 9%. What is net profit margin of Home Depot? Compare them and discuss which company managed revenue and expanses more effectively?

Table of Contents THE HOME DEPOT, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements