Principles of Finance MSFT ratios

Follow the rubric to write a short paper on the ratios listed below. The company being discussed is Microsoft(MSFT). I attached the excel spreadsheet that is already filled out and complete for you to use if needed. Top five competitors are APPLE, IBM, INTEL, HP, ALPHABET

Describe how and why each of the ratios has changed over the three-year period. For example, did the current ratio increase or decrease? Why? Describe how three of the ratios you calculated for your company compare to the general industry. Find general industry data by entering your specific companys ticker symbol here. Be sure to watch the Mergent Online video, as it will help you find the industry data.

Different Ratios to be discussed:
Current ratio
Debt/equity ratio
Free cash flow
Earnings per share o Price/earnings ratio o Return on equity
Net profit margin