Selected comparative statement data for the giant bookseller Barnes & Noble are presented here. All balance sheet data are as of December 31 (in millions).
2004 2003
Net sales $4,873.6 $5,951.0
Cost of goods sold 3,386.6 4,323.8
Net income 143.3 151.9
Accounts receivable 74.6 60.5
Inventory 1,274.6 1,526.1
Total assets 3,301.5 3,507.3
Total common stockholders’ equity 1,165.9 1,259.7
Instructions:
Compute the following ratios for 2004:
(a) Profit margin.
(b) Asset turnover.
(c) Return on assets.
(d) Return on common stockholders’ equity.
(e) Gross profit rate.