The following 5 pictures are a part of AEO financial statements. Can you help me analyze the following?
I need to use the liquidity, solvency, and profitability ratios to prepare a two year ratio analysis of AEO using the teo most recent years on the following statements pictured. Then in your opinom what is the finanical stremgth and overall profitability of AEO, and why?
Item 6. Selected Consolidated Financial Data. The following selected Consolidated Financial Data should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included under Item 7 below and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto, included in ltem 8 below. Most of the selected Consolidated Financial Statements data presented below is derived from our Consolidated Financial Statements, if applicable, which are fied in response to terms below. The selected Consolidated Statement of Operations data for the years ended February 2 2013 and January 28, 2012 and the selected Consolidated Balance Sheet data as of February 1, 2014. February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 are derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements not included herein. For the Year Ended In thousands, except per share amounts, ratios and other January 30, January 31, February 1, February 2 January 28, financial information) 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 Summary of Operations Total net revenue $3.521.848 $3.282,867 $3,305,802 $3,475,802 $3,120,065 Comparable sales increase (decrease) 7% (5) (6)% 9% 45 Gross profit $1,302,734 $1,154,674 $1,113,999 $1.390.322 $1,144.594 Gross prolt as a percentage of net sales 37.0% 352% 33.7% 40.0% 36.75 Operating income $ 319.878 $ 155.765 $141,055 $ 3946065 269,335 Operating income as a percentage of net sales 9.1% 11.4% 8.6% Income from continuing operations $ 213.291 $ 88,787 $ 82.983 $ 254 098 $ 175.279 Income from continuing operations as a percentage of net sales 615 26% 2.5% 76% 5.6% Per Share Results Income from continuing operations per common share-basic 1.10 $ 0.46 5 0.43 1.355 0.90 Income from continuing operations per common share-diluted 1.095 246 S 0.43 $ 1.32 $ Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 194,351 194,437 192.802 196.211 194,445 Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 196.237 196,135 194,475 200.685 196.314 Cash dividends per common share $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.38 $ 2055 0.44 Balance Sheet Information Total cash and short-term investments $ 250,067 $ 410,697 $ 428.935 $ 630,992 $ 745,044 Long-term investments $ 5 $ 847 Total assets $1,512.246 $1,696,908 $1,694,164 $1,756,053 $1,950.802 Short-term debt $ - $ $ Long-term debt $ $ $ $ $ Stockholders' equity $1.051,376 $1,139,746 $1,166,178 $1.221.187 $1.416.851 Working capital $ 259.693 $ 368,947 5462,604 $ 547,668 5833.326 Current ratio 1.56 1.80 211 2.49 3.06 Average return on stockholders' equity 19.9% 7.0% 7.0% 17.6% 11.08 Other Financial Information Total stores at year-end 1,047 1,066 1.044 1,069 Capital expenditures S 153.256 5 245,002 $ 278,499 $ 93,939 $39.488 Net sales per average selling square foot $ 545 5 5255 5475 5025 547 Total selling square feet at end of period 5.285.025 5.294.744 5.205.948 5.028.490 Net sales per average gross square foot $ 436 420 $ 4445 489 $ 438 Total gross square feet at end of period 6,601,112 6,613,100 6,503.486 6.023 278 6.290,254 Number of employees at end of period 37.800 38.000 40.400 40,100 39,800 0.99 $ 1,056 2015 Annual Report 15 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. Consolidated Balance Sheets January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 $ 260,067 305,178 80,912 77,218 723,375 703,586 51,832 17,186 84,927 51,340 $ 1.612 246 $ 410,697 278,972 67,894 70.477 828,040 698,227 47,206 13,098 73,137 37.202 $1,696.908 On thousands, except per share amounta) Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Merchandise inventory Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses and other Total current assets Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation Intangible assets, al cost, net of accumulated amortization Goodwill Deferred income taxes Other assets Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued compensation and payroll taxes Accrued rent Accrued income and other taxes Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates Current portion of deferred lease credits Other liabilities and accrued expenses Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities: Deferred loose credits Non-current accrued income taxes Other non-current liabilities Total non-current liabilities Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity Preferred stock, 50.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized: none issued and outstanding Common stock, 50.01 par value 600,000 shares authorized: 249,566 shares issued, 180,135 and 194,516 shares outstanding, respectively Contributed capital Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax Retained earnings Treasury stock, 69,431 and 55,050 shares, respectively. at cost Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements S 182,789 79,302 77.482 22 223 48.274 12,711 40.901 463.682 $ 191,146 44.884 78,567 33.110 47,888 12,969 50.529 459,093 50,104 4588 42.518 97,188 54,516 10.458 33,097 98.069 2.496 590,820 (29,868) 1,659,267 (1.171,339) 1,051,376 $1,612,246 2,496 589,675 (9,944) 1.543.085 (965,566) 1,139.746 $1,696,908 2015 Annual Report 31 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. Consolidated Statements of Operations 2016 February 1, 2014 53,305,802 2.191,803 1,113,999 796 SOS For the Year Ended January 30, January 31, In thousands, except per share amounts 2015 Total net revenue $3,521,848 53.282.867 Cost of sales, including certain buying occupancy and warehousing expenses 2.219,114 2.128.190 Gross profit 1.302.734 1.154,674 Selling, general and administrative expenses 834,700 806,498 Restructuring charges 17.752 Loss on Impairment of assets 33,468 Depreciation and amortization expense 148.156 141.191 Operating income 319,878 155,785 Other income.net 1.990 3,737 Income before Income Taxos 321,871 159,502 Provision for income taxes 108,580 70,715 Income from continuing operations 213,291 88,787 Discontinued operations, not of tax 4,847 (8.465) Net income $ 218,138 $ 80,322 Basic income per common share: Income from contnuing operations $ $ 0.46 Discontinued operations 0.02 10.04) Basic net income per common share $ 1.12 $ 0.42 Diluted income per common share Income from continuing operations $ 1.09 $ 0.46 Discontinued operations 002 (0.04) Diluted net income per common share s 1.11 s 0.42 Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic 194,351 194,437 Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted 196.237 195,135 Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 44,465 131,974 141,055 1,022 142077 59,094 82.983 $82,983 1.10 $ 0.43 $ 0.43 5 0.43 $ 0.43 192.802 194 475 32 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. 1111 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity Accumulated Other In thousands, except per share Shares Common Contributed Retained Treasury Comprehensive Stockholders amounts) Outstanding Stock Capital Earnings Stock Income (Loss) Equity Balance at February 2, 2013 192,604 $2,496 5627,065 $1,553,058 S 990,729) S 29,297 $1,221,187 Stock awards 1,184 1.184 Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs (1.600) (33.051) (33.051) Repurchase of common stock from employees (1.059) (23,385) (23,385) Reissuance of treasury stock 3.204 (56.706) 6.090 55,831 5.215 Net income 82.983 B2,983 Other comprehensive loss (17.140) (17.140) Cash dividends and dividend equivalents (50.375 per share) 1,465 (72.280) (70,815) Balance at February 1, 2014 193,149 $2,496 S573,008 $1,569,851 S 1991,334) S 12,157 $1,166,178 Stockwards 12,372 12,372 Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs Repurchase of common stock from employees (517) (7.464) (7.464) Reissuance of treasury stock 1,884 (17.988) (7.503) 33.232 7,741 Net income 80 322 80 322 Other comprehensive loss (22.101) (22,101) Cash dividends and dividend equivalents (50.50 per share) 2.289 (99,585) (97.302) Balance at January 31, 2015 194,516 $2,496 $589,675 51,543,085 S 1965,566) $ 19,944) $1,139,746 Stockwards 31,937 31,937 Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs (15,563) (227,071) (227,071) Repurchase of common stock from employees (324 (5,163) (5,163) Reissuance of treasury stock 1.506 (13.237) 12,332) 26.461 10,892 Net income 218,138 218,138 Other comprehensive loss (19.924) (19,924) Cash dividends and dividend equivalents (SO 50 per share) 2.445 (99,624) (97,179) Balance at January 30, 2016 180,135 $2,496 $590,820 $1,659,267 5/1,171,339) $(29,868) $1,051,376 1 600,000 authorized. 249.566 issued and 180,135 outstanding, 5001 par value common stock al January 30, 2016, 600.000 authored 249.506 issued ad 14,516 outstanding, 5001 par valve common stock al January 31, 2015. 300.000 authorized 249,586 ssued and 193.149 outstanding, 5001 par value common stock at February 1, 2014. The Company has 5.000 authorized, with none sued outstanding. So 01 par value preferred stock at January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 69.431 shares 55,050 shares, and 56,417 shares at January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively. During Foca 2015. Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013. 1,500 shares, 1884 shares and 3.204 shares, respectively, were issued from treasury stock for the issuance of share-based payments Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 34 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. III - III AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended January 30, January 31, February 1. in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Operating activities Net income $ 218,138 $ 80.322 $ 82.ee (Gain) loss from discontinued operations.net of tax (4.847 8.465 Income from continuing operations $213.291 S 88.787 626 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation and amortization 148,858 142,351 134047 Share-based compensation 34 977 16,070 (6.541) Deferred income taxes 4,680 (2.279) 20,100 Foreign currency transaction loss (gain) 2.977 (495) 1,378 Loss on impairment of assets 33,468 44 465 Gain on sale of assets (9.422) Changes in assets and liabilities Merchandise inventory (22.259) 6.585 40.143 Accounts receivable (10.093) 3,084 (29,511) Prepaid expenses and other (7.0271 14.282 (10.544 Other assets (10,017 6,612 (36,089 Accounts payable (3,189) (5.280) 28.568 Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates 755 1.238 1.269 Deferred lease credits (4.099) (4.528) 583 Accrued compensation and payroll taxes 34,234 20,716 (42.455 Accrued income and other taxes (17,615) 24,820 (25.840) Accrued liabilities (14,133) (9,012) 27.505 Total adjustments 128 627 249.639 146.873 Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations 341,918 229,856 Investing activities: Capital expenditures for property and equipment (153.256) (245,002) (278,429) Acquisitions and purchase of long-lived assets in business combination (10.442) (20.751) Proceeds from sale of assets 12.579 Acquisition of intangible assets (2.382) (1.264) (6.835) Purchase of available-for-sale securities (52065) Sale of available for sale securities 10,002 162.785 Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations (153,501) (195,365 Financing activities Payments on capital leases and other (7.635) (7.143) (2.809 Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs (227.071) (33,051) Repurchase of common stock from employees (5.163) (7.464) (23,386) Net proceeds from stock options exercised 7.283 7305 6,197 Excess tax benefit from share-based payments 742 8.820 Cash dividends paid 197237 (97 224) (72.280) Not cash used for financing activities from continuing operations 329,160 (103,784) (116.526 Effect of exchange rates on cash (37076 7578) 18.151 Cash flows of discontinued operations Net cash (used for provided by operating activities (6.805) 963 Net cash used for investing activities Net cash used for financing activities Effect of exchange rates on cash Net cash (used for provided by discontinued operations 16.805) 963 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (150,630) (90,166 Cash and cash equivalents-beginning of period $ 410.697 $ 418.933 5509.119 Cash and cash equivalents -- end of period $ 2301067 $ 410,697 $ 41868 Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 2015 Annual Report 35 The following 5 pictures are a part of AEO financial statements. Can you help me analyze the following? I need to use the liquidity, solvency, and profitability ratios to prepare a two year ratio analysis of AEO using the teo most recent years on the following statements pictured. Then in your opinom what is the finanical stremgth and overall profitability of AEO, and why? Item 6. Selected Consolidated Financial Data. The following selected Consolidated Financial Data should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included under Item 7 below and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto, included in ltem 8 below. Most of the selected Consolidated Financial Statements data presented below is derived from our Consolidated Financial Statements, if applicable, which are fied in response to terms below. The selected Consolidated Statement of Operations data for the years ended February 2 2013 and January 28, 2012 and the selected Consolidated Balance Sheet data as of February 1, 2014. February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012 are derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements not included herein. For the Year Ended In thousands, except per share amounts, ratios and other January 30, January 31, February 1, February 2 January 28, financial information) 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 Summary of Operations Total net revenue $3.521.848 $3.282,867 $3,305,802 $3,475,802 $3,120,065 Comparable sales increase (decrease) 7% (5) (6)% 9% 45 Gross profit $1,302,734 $1,154,674 $1,113,999 $1.390.322 $1,144.594 Gross prolt as a percentage of net sales 37.0% 352% 33.7% 40.0% 36.75 Operating income $ 319.878 $ 155.765 $141,055 $ 3946065 269,335 Operating income as a percentage of net sales 9.1% 11.4% 8.6% Income from continuing operations $ 213.291 $ 88,787 $ 82.983 $ 254 098 $ 175.279 Income from continuing operations as a percentage of net sales 615 26% 2.5% 76% 5.6% Per Share Results Income from continuing operations per common share-basic 1.10 $ 0.46 5 0.43 1.355 0.90 Income from continuing operations per common share-diluted 1.095 246 S 0.43 $ 1.32 $ Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 194,351 194,437 192.802 196.211 194,445 Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 196.237 196,135 194,475 200.685 196.314 Cash dividends per common share $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.38 $ 2055 0.44 Balance Sheet Information Total cash and short-term investments $ 250,067 $ 410,697 $ 428.935 $ 630,992 $ 745,044 Long-term investments $ 5 $ 847 Total assets $1,512.246 $1,696,908 $1,694,164 $1,756,053 $1,950.802 Short-term debt $ - $ $ Long-term debt $ $ $ $ $ Stockholders' equity $1.051,376 $1,139,746 $1,166,178 $1.221.187 $1.416.851 Working capital $ 259.693 $ 368,947 5462,604 $ 547,668 5833.326 Current ratio 1.56 1.80 211 2.49 3.06 Average return on stockholders' equity 19.9% 7.0% 7.0% 17.6% 11.08 Other Financial Information Total stores at year-end 1,047 1,066 1.044 1,069 Capital expenditures S 153.256 5 245,002 $ 278,499 $ 93,939 $39.488 Net sales per average selling square foot $ 545 5 5255 5475 5025 547 Total selling square feet at end of period 5.285.025 5.294.744 5.205.948 5.028.490 Net sales per average gross square foot $ 436 420 $ 4445 489 $ 438 Total gross square feet at end of period 6,601,112 6,613,100 6,503.486 6.023 278 6.290,254 Number of employees at end of period 37.800 38.000 40.400 40,100 39,800 0.99 $ 1,056 2015 Annual Report 15 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. Consolidated Balance Sheets January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 $ 260,067 305,178 80,912 77,218 723,375 703,586 51,832 17,186 84,927 51,340 $ 1.612 246 $ 410,697 278,972 67,894 70.477 828,040 698,227 47,206 13,098 73,137 37.202 $1,696.908 On thousands, except per share amounta) Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Merchandise inventory Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses and other Total current assets Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation Intangible assets, al cost, net of accumulated amortization Goodwill Deferred income taxes Other assets Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued compensation and payroll taxes Accrued rent Accrued income and other taxes Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates Current portion of deferred lease credits Other liabilities and accrued expenses Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities: Deferred loose credits Non-current accrued income taxes Other non-current liabilities Total non-current liabilities Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity Preferred stock, 50.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized: none issued and outstanding Common stock, 50.01 par value 600,000 shares authorized: 249,566 shares issued, 180,135 and 194,516 shares outstanding, respectively Contributed capital Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax Retained earnings Treasury stock, 69,431 and 55,050 shares, respectively. at cost Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements S 182,789 79,302 77.482 22 223 48.274 12,711 40.901 463.682 $ 191,146 44.884 78,567 33.110 47,888 12,969 50.529 459,093 50,104 4588 42.518 97,188 54,516 10.458 33,097 98.069 2.496 590,820 (29,868) 1,659,267 (1.171,339) 1,051,376 $1,612,246 2,496 589,675 (9,944) 1.543.085 (965,566) 1,139.746 $1,696,908 2015 Annual Report 31 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. Consolidated Statements of Operations 2016 February 1, 2014 53,305,802 2.191,803 1,113,999 796 SOS For the Year Ended January 30, January 31, In thousands, except per share amounts 2015 Total net revenue $3,521,848 53.282.867 Cost of sales, including certain buying occupancy and warehousing expenses 2.219,114 2.128.190 Gross profit 1.302.734 1.154,674 Selling, general and administrative expenses 834,700 806,498 Restructuring charges 17.752 Loss on Impairment of assets 33,468 Depreciation and amortization expense 148.156 141.191 Operating income 319,878 155,785 Other income.net 1.990 3,737 Income before Income Taxos 321,871 159,502 Provision for income taxes 108,580 70,715 Income from continuing operations 213,291 88,787 Discontinued operations, not of tax 4,847 (8.465) Net income $ 218,138 $ 80,322 Basic income per common share: Income from contnuing operations $ $ 0.46 Discontinued operations 0.02 10.04) Basic net income per common share $ 1.12 $ 0.42 Diluted income per common share Income from continuing operations $ 1.09 $ 0.46 Discontinued operations 002 (0.04) Diluted net income per common share s 1.11 s 0.42 Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic 194,351 194,437 Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted 196.237 195,135 Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 44,465 131,974 141,055 1,022 142077 59,094 82.983 $82,983 1.10 $ 0.43 $ 0.43 5 0.43 $ 0.43 192.802 194 475 32 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. 1111 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity Accumulated Other In thousands, except per share Shares Common Contributed Retained Treasury Comprehensive Stockholders amounts) Outstanding Stock Capital Earnings Stock Income (Loss) Equity Balance at February 2, 2013 192,604 $2,496 5627,065 $1,553,058 S 990,729) S 29,297 $1,221,187 Stock awards 1,184 1.184 Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs (1.600) (33.051) (33.051) Repurchase of common stock from employees (1.059) (23,385) (23,385) Reissuance of treasury stock 3.204 (56.706) 6.090 55,831 5.215 Net income 82.983 B2,983 Other comprehensive loss (17.140) (17.140) Cash dividends and dividend equivalents (50.375 per share) 1,465 (72.280) (70,815) Balance at February 1, 2014 193,149 $2,496 S573,008 $1,569,851 S 1991,334) S 12,157 $1,166,178 Stockwards 12,372 12,372 Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs Repurchase of common stock from employees (517) (7.464) (7.464) Reissuance of treasury stock 1,884 (17.988) (7.503) 33.232 7,741 Net income 80 322 80 322 Other comprehensive loss (22.101) (22,101) Cash dividends and dividend equivalents (50.50 per share) 2.289 (99,585) (97.302) Balance at January 31, 2015 194,516 $2,496 $589,675 51,543,085 S 1965,566) $ 19,944) $1,139,746 Stockwards 31,937 31,937 Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs (15,563) (227,071) (227,071) Repurchase of common stock from employees (324 (5,163) (5,163) Reissuance of treasury stock 1.506 (13.237) 12,332) 26.461 10,892 Net income 218,138 218,138 Other comprehensive loss (19.924) (19,924) Cash dividends and dividend equivalents (SO 50 per share) 2.445 (99,624) (97,179) Balance at January 30, 2016 180,135 $2,496 $590,820 $1,659,267 5/1,171,339) $(29,868) $1,051,376 1 600,000 authorized. 249.566 issued and 180,135 outstanding, 5001 par value common stock al January 30, 2016, 600.000 authored 249.506 issued ad 14,516 outstanding, 5001 par valve common stock al January 31, 2015. 300.000 authorized 249,586 ssued and 193.149 outstanding, 5001 par value common stock at February 1, 2014. The Company has 5.000 authorized, with none sued outstanding. So 01 par value preferred stock at January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014 69.431 shares 55,050 shares, and 56,417 shares at January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 and February 1, 2014, respectively. During Foca 2015. Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013. 1,500 shares, 1884 shares and 3.204 shares, respectively, were issued from treasury stock for the issuance of share-based payments Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 34 AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. III - III AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended January 30, January 31, February 1. in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 Operating activities Net income $ 218,138 $ 80.322 $ 82.ee (Gain) loss from discontinued operations.net of tax (4.847 8.465 Income from continuing operations $213.291 S 88.787 626 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation and amortization 148,858 142,351 134047 Share-based compensation 34 977 16,070 (6.541) Deferred income taxes 4,680 (2.279) 20,100 Foreign currency transaction loss (gain) 2.977 (495) 1,378 Loss on impairment of assets 33,468 44 465 Gain on sale of assets (9.422) Changes in assets and liabilities Merchandise inventory (22.259) 6.585 40.143 Accounts receivable (10.093) 3,084 (29,511) Prepaid expenses and other (7.0271 14.282 (10.544 Other assets (10,017 6,612 (36,089 Accounts payable (3,189) (5.280) 28.568 Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates 755 1.238 1.269 Deferred lease credits (4.099) (4.528) 583 Accrued compensation and payroll taxes 34,234 20,716 (42.455 Accrued income and other taxes (17,615) 24,820 (25.840) Accrued liabilities (14,133) (9,012) 27.505 Total adjustments 128 627 249.639 146.873 Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations 341,918 229,856 Investing activities: Capital expenditures for property and equipment (153.256) (245,002) (278,429) Acquisitions and purchase of long-lived assets in business combination (10.442) (20.751) Proceeds from sale of assets 12.579 Acquisition of intangible assets (2.382) (1.264) (6.835) Purchase of available-for-sale securities (52065) Sale of available for sale securities 10,002 162.785 Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations (153,501) (195,365 Financing activities Payments on capital leases and other (7.635) (7.143) (2.809 Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs (227.071) (33,051) Repurchase of common stock from employees (5.163) (7.464) (23,386) Net proceeds from stock options exercised 7.283 7305 6,197 Excess tax benefit from share-based payments 742 8.820 Cash dividends paid 197237 (97 224) (72.280) Not cash used for financing activities from continuing operations 329,160 (103,784) (116.526 Effect of exchange rates on cash (37076 7578) 18.151 Cash flows of discontinued operations Net cash (used for provided by operating activities (6.805) 963 Net cash used for investing activities Net cash used for financing activities Effect of exchange rates on cash Net cash (used for provided by discontinued operations 16.805) 963 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (150,630) (90,166 Cash and cash equivalents-beginning of period $ 410.697 $ 418.933 5509.119 Cash and cash equivalents -- end of period $ 2301067 $ 410,697 $ 41868 Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 2015 Annual Report 35 The following 5 pictures are a part of AEO financial statements. Can you help me analyze the following? I need to use the liquidity, solvency, and profitability ratios to prepare a two year ratio analysis of AEO using the teo most recent years on the following statements pictured. Then in your opinom what is the finanical stremgth and overall profitability of AEO, and why
