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Internal Analysis of Costco Wholesale

Question 1.Report the results of the financial analysis done (or begun) in class. What is the return on equity, return on invested capital, and return on revenue for the firm’s most recent year? (Indicate the year.)

At this point, do you think this indicates your firm has competitive advantage on an accounting profitability basis?

Question 2. Now use the VRIO framework to identify the competitive position of your firm. Which, if any, of the resources listed in the previous answer are helpful in creating and sustaining a competitive advantage for the firm?

Does VRIO analysis remind you of assets you had not previously thought of?