Discussion Question - Competition and Finance Competitive companies are often measured by how they compete in their industry. Therefore, analyzing gross profits helps substantiate (or refute) managers' claims of good financial performance. Gross profit signals the health of a company and its closest competitors. A company that creates a superior brand and charges higher prices than its competitors generates higher gross profit. In this discussion question, you will apply theory from your past courses in management and finance: Describe two competitive companies with similar gross profit figures that ended up with dramatically different net operating income. Provide details of the two companies and include both qualitative and quantitative results to support your response. Provide three factors that financial analysts need to evaluate when determining one of your chosen company's (from the previous question) ability to repay short-term versus long-term debt. Describe in details to support your response. Peer Response Provide one (1) peer response and detail your business opinion on your peer's company and the short and long debt. Explain why you agree or disagree with their position. Support your position. Discussion Question Requirements Write your responses in the APA format. You must include at least two references in your Discussion Question - Competition and Finance. Discussion Question - Competition and Finance Competitive companies are often measured by how they compete in their industry. Therefore, analyzing gross profits helps substantiate (or refute) managers' claims of good financial performance. Gross profit signals the health of a company and its closest competitors. A company that creates a superior brand and charges higher prices than its competitors generates higher gross profit. In this discussion question, you will apply theory from your past courses in management and finance: Describe two competitive companies with similar gross profit figures that ended up with dramatically different net operating income. Provide details of the two companies and include both qualitative and quantitative results to support your response. Provide three factors that financial analysts need to evaluate when determining one of your chosen company's (from the previous question) ability to repay short-term versus long-term debt. Describe in details to support your response. Peer Response Provide one (1) peer response and detail your business opinion on your peer's company and the short and long debt. Explain why you agree or disagree with their position. Support your position. Discussion Question Requirements Write your responses in the APA format. You must include at least two references in your Discussion Question - Competition and Finance