CP$5-3($Static$)$ Comparing Companies within an Industry LO$5-4$

Refer to the financial statements of Target $($Appendix B$)$ and Walmart $($Appendix C$).$

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Compute return on assets for the most recent year.Which company provided the highest return on invested capital during the current year?

Compare the ROA profit driver analysis for Target and Walmart.Which company outperforms the other on each ratio?

Which is the more important cause of the difference in ROA: Net profit margin or Total asset turnover?