Evaluate the common stock of Basic Distributing Company as an investment.

Specifically, use the three common stock ratios to determine whether the common stock increased or decreased in attractiveness during the pastyear.

2010 2009 Net income. Dividends to common Total stockholders' equity at year-end 91,000 99,000 28,000 13,000 565,000 515,000 (includes 80,000 shares of common stock) Preferred stock, 6% Market price per share of common 90,000 90,000 stock at year-end 24.00 25.16