Group project $2$: Profitability and stockholder ratios $($E$,$ p$405,$ #$9-4)$

Harley$-$Davidson, inc. $($HOG$),$ is a leading motorcycle manufacturer in the United States. The

company manufactures and sells a number of different types of motorcycles, a complete line of

motorcycle parts, and brand$-$related accessories, clothing, and collectibles. The following

information is available for three recent years $($in millions except per$-$share amounts$)$:

$1.$ Calculate the following ratios for each year. Round to one decimal place except dollar

amounts, which should be rounded to the nearest cent.

a$.$ Return on total assets

b$.$ Return on stockholders$$ equity

c$.$ Earnings per share

d$.$ Dividend yield

e$.$ Price$-$earnings ratio using the average price per share of stock.

$2.$ What is the average debt ratio and the ratio of liabilities to stockholders$$ equity for Years $1,2,$

and $3?$

$3.$ Comment on the results in $(1)$ and $(2).$

Group project $3$: Comprehensive profitability and solvency analysis $($E$,$ p$406,$ #$9-5)$

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide inc. $($HOT$)$ and Marriott international inc. $($MAR$)$ are

two major owners and managers of lodging and resort properties in the United States. Financial

data $($in millions$)$ for a recent year for the two companies are as follows:

The average liabilities, stockholders$$ equity, and total assets were as follows:

$1.$ Determine the following ratios for both companies $($round to one decimal place after the whole

percent$)$:

a$.$ Return on total assets.