Sandy Panchaud has come to you for some independent financial advice. He is considering investing some of
Question:
Sandy Panchaud has come to you for some independent financial advice. He is considering investing some of his money in an operating company, and he wants to know which of the two alternatives he has identified is the better investment. They are both in the same industry, and Mr. Panchaud feels he could buy either for book value. The most recent statements for each company are provided below:
Required:
Prepare a response to Mr. Panchaud. Your response should include an appropriate selection of ratios and a common-size (vertical analysis) income statement.
Statements of Comprehensive Income Sales Cost of goods sold Gross margin Company A $2,797,000 1,790,000 1,007,000 Company B $2,454,000 1,594,000 860,000
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tax rate determined as income tax expense earnings before taxes 52132 40 A variety of ratios from th...View the full answer
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