Refer to the financial statements of Abercrombie & Fitch and Aeropostale that are supplied with this text.

Question:

Refer to the of Abercrombie & Fitch and Aeropostale that are supplied with this text.

Required:
1. Look at Abercrombie & Fitch's and Aeropostale's long-term debt footnotes. Which company has a higher percentage of their long-term debt due within the next five years?
2. Calculate Abercrombie & Fitch's and Aeropostale's times interest earned (accrual basis) for the years ended January 28, 2006 and February 3, 2007.
3. Calculate Abercrombie & Fitch's and Aeropostale's long-term debt to equity ratio for the years ended January 28, 2006 and February 3, 2007.
4. Calculate Abercrombie & Fitch's and Aeropostale's debt to equity ratio for the years ended January 28, 2006 and February 3, 2007.
5. Calculate Abercrombie & Fitch's and Aeropostale's long-term debt to total assets ratio for the years ended January 28, 2006 and February 3, 2007.
6. Calculate Abercrombie & Fitch's and Aeropostale's debt to total assets ratio for the years ended January 28, 2006 and February 3, 2007.
7. Comment on Abercrombie & Fitch's and Aeropostale's debt management.

Financial Statements
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