Value Line Publishing, October 2002 Case 10

1) Provide a complete set of ratio analysis (liquidity, activity, performance, risk, and market ratios). Briefly discuss two companies' status by comparing each ratio for 2001 only

2) In conclusion, who deserves the Management of the Year award in the retail building-supply industry based on 2001 only?

3) Provide at least 3 most important reasons to support your choice, primarily based on ratio analysis