Step 1: Choose TWO publicly-traded companies from the same industry.

Step 2: Calculate key financial ratios listed below for the two publicly-traded companies, using data in their most recent annual financial statements as well as from the current stock market. [ 60 points ]

[Liquidity] Current ratio, Acid-test ratio, Inventory turnover [Profitability] Operating profit margin, Total asset turnover [Financing] Debt ratio, Equity ratio, Times interest earned (= interest

coverage ratio)

[Shareholder value] Return on equity, Price/earnings ratio

*You must show your calculation process as well.