Bud Company and Miller Company are similar firms that operate in the same industry. Miller began Operations in 2014 and Bud in 2011. In 2016, both companies pay 7% interest on their debt to creditors. The following additional information is available.

Write a half-page report comparing Bud and Miller using the available information. Your analysis should include their ability to use assets efficiently to produce profits. Also comment on their success in employing financial leverage in 2016?

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Bud Company Miller Company 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Total asset turnover Returm on total assets Profit margin ratio Sales... 2.8 95% 2.5% 3.0 8.8% 2.3% 9.0% 2.4% 5.9% 2.8% 5.6% 3.0% 5.3% 2.9% $410,000 $380,000 $396,000 $210,000 $170,000 $1 10,000