Please calculate the ratios listed in question 1 (Gross profit margin, operating profit margin, etc.). Also please help answer questions 2-7 briefly

Based on these ratios, did Urban Outfitter's financial performance improve, weaken, or remain about the same from 2016 to 2017?

2. Analyze and discuss the trend in the gross profit margin of Urban Outfitters

3. Analyze and discuss the trend in return on equity (ROE) and return on assets (ROA)

4. Analyze and discuss the trend in the debt-to-equity ratio

5. Analyze and discuss the trend In the times-interest-earned (or coverage) ratio

6. Analyze and discuss the trend in the turnover ratios (days of inventory and inventory turnover

7. Analyze and discuss the trend in the average collection period

1. Using the financial ratios provided in Table 4.1 and following the financial statement information presented for Urban Outfitters, Inc., calculate the following ratios for Urban Outfitters for both 2016 and 2017: a. Gross profit margin b. Operating profit margin c. Net profit margin d. Times-interest-earned (or coverage ratio e. Return on stockholders' equity f. Return on assets g. Debt-to-equity ratio h. Days of inventory i. Inventory turnover ratio j. Average collection period Based on these ratios, did Urban Outfitter's financial performance improve, weaken, or remain about the same from 2016 to 2017? Consolidated Income Statements for Urban Outfitters, Inc., 2016-2017 (in thousands, except per share data) 2017 2016 Net sales (total revenue) $3,545,794 $3,445,134 Cost of sales 2,301,181 2,243.232 Selling, general, and administrative 906,086 848,323 Operating income 338,527 353,579 Other income (expense) Other expenses (4,587) (5,449) Interest income and other, net 4159 1901 Income before income taxes 338,099 350,031 Provision for income taxes 119,979 125,542 Net income $218,120 $224,489 Basic earnings per share $ 1.87 S 1.79 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.86 $ 1.78 Source: Urban Outfitters, Inc., 2017. Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 248,140 $ 248,140 Short-term investments 111,067 61,061 Receivables, net 54,505 75,723 Merchandise inventories 338,590 330,223 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 129,095 102.078 Total current assets 881,397 834,361 Net property and equipment 867,786 863,137 Deferred income taxes and Other assets 153,454 135,803 Total assets $1,902,637 $1,833,301 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 119,537 $ 118,035 Accrued salaries and benefits 58,782 41,474 Accrued expenses and Other current liabilities 174,609 169,722 Total current liabilities 352,928 329,231 Long-term debt 0 150,000 Deferred rent and other liabilities 236,625 216,843 Total liabilities 589,553 696,074 Commitments and Contingencies Equity Preferred stock $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding 0 0 12 12 Common stock $0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 116,233,781 and 117,321,120 shares issued and outstanding Additional paid-in capital $ 0 $ 0 Retained earnings 1,347,141 1,160,666 Total stockholders' equity 1,313,084 1,137,227 Total Liabilities and Equity $1,902,637 $1,833,301