Assignment: Publicly Traded Corporation
Prepare your analysis in a minimum of 400 words in Microsoft® Word. The use of Microsoft Word tables is encouraged.
Obtain the most current SEC Form 10-K (annual financial report) from APPLE Corporation web site (Do not use the Annual Report that is sent to shareholders):
Calculate and analyze the following ratios for your selected company for the last two years from the SEC Form 10-K:
• Time Interest Earned
• Gross Profit Margin
• Equity Multiplier)
Compare and contrast Apple Corporation ratios to industry and competitor standard ratios obtained from Yahoo Finance, Morningstar, MotleyFool, Macroaxis or other Internet sources, and provide a detailed answer and analysis as to why your Apples Corporation ratios are different than the industry/competitor standard.
Prepare your analysis in a minimum of 400 words in Microsoft Word. The use of Microsoft Word tables is encouraged.
Cite the source of the industry/competitor ratio information.
Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.