perform a comprehensive analysis of the company's financial statements, including comparing Lydex's performance to its major competitors. The company's financial statements for the last two years are as follows: Lydex Company Comparative Balance Sheet This Year Last Year Assets Current angete Cash Marketable securities Accounts receivable, net Inventory Prepaid expenses Total current assets Plant and equipment, net Total asseta Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities Current Liabilities Note payable, 108 Total liabilities Stockholders equity Common stock, $75 par value Retained earnings Total stockholders equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $900,000 0 2,460,000 3,540,000 250,000 7,150,000 9,400,000 $ 1,030,000 300,000 1,560,000 2,400,000 190,000 5,480,000 8,990,000 $ 16,550,000 $ 14,470,000 $ 3,950,000 3,620,000 7,570,000 7,500,000 1,680,000 $ 2,860,000 3,020,000 5,880,000 7,500,000 1,090,000 8,590,000 $ 14,470,000 8,980,000 $ 16,550,000 Lydex Conpany