A. For the following ratios create trend charts for WFM for 10 years 2002 - 2011. Use ratio data from Morningstar online database: Current ratio, Average collection period, Debt/Equity, Times interest earned, and Operating profit margin. Use separate charts for each trend.
B. Comment on the ratio trends. What insights did you gain form looking at the various ratios, trends and relationships
C. While financing activities using too much debt is not generally desirable, depending entirely on the equity capital cannot also be to the best interest of the shareholders. Comment on WFM's debt structure or leverage. Too high, too low, just right? How does its balance sheet structure compare with similar companies?