ndustry Financial Ratios (2019) Quick ratio 1.0 Current ratio 2.7 Inventory turnover 7.0 Total assets turnover 2.6 Return on assets 9.1% Return on equity 18.2% Debt ratio 50.0% Gross Profit margin 20% Net Profit margin 3.5% P/E ratio 6.0 Required Calculate Walton’s 2019 ratios, interpret and compare them with the industry average data, and comment briefly on Walton’s strengths and weaknesses.

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Industry Financial Ratios (2019)
Quick ratio 1.0
Current ratio 2.7
Inventory turnover 7.0
Total assets turnover 2.6
Return on assets 9.1%
Return on equity 18.2%
Debt ratio 50.0%
Gross Profit margin 20%
Net Profit margin 3.5%
P/E ratio 6.0
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Calculate Walton’s 2019 ratios, interpret and compare them with the industry average
data, and comment briefly on Walton’s strengths and weaknesses.

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