RWP$9-4($Static$)$ Comparative Analysis Continuing Case $-$ American Eagle vs$.$ The Buckle

Financial information for American Eagle is presented in Appendix A at the end of the book, and financial information for Buckle is presented in Appendix B at the end of the book.

Required:

$1-$a$.$ Calculate the debt to equity ratio for American Eagle and Buckle for the most recent year.

$1-$b$.$ Which company has the riskier ratio?

$2-$a$.$ Calculate the return on assets for American Eagle and Buckle for the most recent year.

$2-$b$.$ Which company appears more profitable?