liquidity ratios.

asset utilization ratios.

debt utilization ratios.

profitability ratios.

All of the options.

Trends and industry averages are historical in nature.

Firms within an industry may not use similar accounting methods.

Financial data may be distorted due to price-level changes.

FIFO

weighted average

lower of cost or market

LIFO

overall debt position.

ability to earn an adequate return or profits.

ability to effectively employ its resources.

ability to pay short-term obligations on time.