The DuPont analysis is often used to provide a quick look at…

The DuPont analysis is often used to provide a quick look at company performance before undergoing a more extensive analysis.  Based upon the DuPont Analysis provided below, discuss the relative performance of two companies, Target and Walmart.  Most recent annual data from morningstar.com.  Note: A full discussion is not indicating which is higher in each category.   Company  Profit Margin Total Asset  Turnover Equity Multiplier Return on Equity Target 4.67% 1.99 3.54 32.90% Walmart 2.42% 2.28 3.12 17.21%