Question: Compare ratios and comment on results Selected financial data for two intense competitors in a recent year follow (amounts in millions): Zeus Corporation Mars Company

Compare ratios and comment on results Selected financial data for two intense competitors in a recent year follow (amounts in millions):

Zeus Corporation Mars Company
Statement of income data:
Net sales $3,339 $6,772
Cost of goods sold 2,991 5,753
Selling and administrative expenses 88 412
Interest expense 140 188
Other expenses 8 0
Income taxes 56 107
Net income $56 $312
Statement of cash flows data:
Net cash inflow from operating activities $122 $239
Net increase in cash during the year 10 37
Statement of financial position data:
End-of-year balances:
Current assets $1,012 $1,636
Property, plant, and equipment (net) 1,867 2,945
Other assets 715 1,030
Total assets $3,594 $5,611
Current liabilities $584 $821
Long-term debt 2,215 3,107
Total shareholders equity 795 1,683
Total liabilities and shareholders equity $3,594 $5,611
Beginning-of-year balances:
Total assets $3,250 $5,196
Total shareholders equity 747 1,242
Other data:
Average net receivables $345 $787
Average inventory 286 570

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