Comparing Investment Performance Information is provided below for Tommy Hilfiger Corporation and Nike, Inc.

Hilfiger

Nike

(In millions)

2002

2001

2002

2001

Total assets

$2,594

$2,343

$6,443

$5,820

Total liabilities

1,097

994

2,604

2,325

Revenues

1,877

1,881

9,893

9,489

Operating income

186

197

1,068

1,014

Net income

135

131

663

590

Depreciation and amortization

114

107

277

214

Cash from operations

353

191

1,082

657

Cash from investing

302

74

303

342

Cash from financing

18

108

478

350

Additions to plant assets

97

74

283

318

Required

A. Compute the asset turnover, profit margin, and return on assets for each year and company.

B. Compare the effectiveness and efficiency of the two companies.

C. Compare the investing activities of the two companies over the two years and discuss your findings.