In fiscal year 2018, Walmart Stores (WMT) had revenue of $514.41 billion, gross profit of $129.10 billion,

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In fiscal year 2018, Walmart Stores (WMT) had revenue of $514.41 billion, gross profit of $129.10 billion, and net income of $6.67 billion. Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) had revenue of $141.58 billion, gross profit of $18.42 billion, and net income of $3.13 billion.

a. Compare the gross margins for Walmart and Costco.

b. Compare the net profit margins for Walmart and Costco.

c. Which firm was more profitable in 2018?

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Fundamentals Of Corporate Finance

ISBN: 9780137309948

4th Canadian Edition

Authors: Jonathan Berk, Peter DeMarzo, David A. Stangeland, Andras Marosi, Jarrod Harford

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