Problem $17-5$A $($Algo$)$ Part $2$

$2$a$.$ For both companies compute the $($a$)$ profit margin ratio, $(b)$ total asset turnover, $(c)$ return on total assets, and $(d)$ return on equity.

Assuming that each company's stock can be purchased at $$85$ per share, compute their $(e)$ price$-$earnings ratios and $(f)$ dividend

yields.

$2$b$.$ Identify which company's stock you would recommend as the better investment.