Question $2$:

Using the definitions we introduced in class, calculate the following financial ratios for ABC Inc and

for its peer firms for the year $2023.$ Round all numbers to two digits and tabulate the results in a table

similar to the one below.

Part $2$:

Based on your analysis in Question $2,$ briefly answer the following questions about how ABC

compares relative to its peers.

$$ How does ABC$$s quick ratio compare relative to its peers? Is it in a better or worse position to

meet its short$-$term obligations relative to its peers?

$$ How do ABC$$s debt management ratios compare relative to its peers? Is it in a better or worse

position to meet its interest expenses?

$$ How does ABC$$s ROE compare relative to its peers?

$$ Based on the components of the DuPont Equation, explain why ABC$$s ROE is higher$/$lower

relative to its peers.