Based on information taken from both the companies' financial statements, which can be located on their websites, a quick ratio was performed to measure the liquidity of both the companies. The quick ratio measures the liquidity of a company by performing a Wal-Mart the result showed 1.02 compared to targets 1.53 ("Walmart's Financial Center"). The quick ratio is used to measure the short term liquidity of a company. It is a measure in the ability of a …
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…to invest in both companies since they have been doing considerably well as competitors. It seems as they have not focused on anyone other companies besides themselves. References: "Target Stores" (2005). Retrieved November 4, 2005, from www.target.com/findatacenter/analy454%NOV2005.html "Wal-Mart's Fiancial Center" (2005). Retrieved November 4, 2005, from <Tab/>www.walmart.com/ficenter_05nov.html "Wal-Mart; Our Commitment" (20050. Retrieved November 4, 2005, from <Tab/>www.walmart.com/commitmentcent/overview_wm.html