Comparative financial statement data for ABC LTD. and XYZ LTD. two competitors, follow (amounts in...

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Comparative financial statement data for ABC LTD. and XYZ LTD. two competitors, follow (amounts in thousands): a) Prepare a common-size analysis for 2024 for ABC Ltd. and XYZ Ltd. b) Calculate the return on assets and the return on shareholders' equity for both companies. c) Comment on the relative profitability of these companies. d) Based on your calculations above, identify two main reasons for the difference in their profitability. e) Calculate the debt to equity ratio for both companies at the end of 2024. f) Calculate the net debt as a percentage of total capitalization for both companies. g) Compare the use of leverage by these companies based on the ratios calculated in parts (e) and (f)

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