1.What is and describe the five question approach to using financial ratios. (15pts) 2. What is liquidity,...
Question:
1.What is and describe the “five question approach” to using financial ratios. (15pts)
2. What is liquidity, and what is the rationale for its measurement? (15pts)
3. The financial statements and industry norms are shown below for Everett, Inc.: (70pts)
a. Compute the 7 financial ratios for Everett Inc for 2021 and 2022 and compare against the industry norms (better/worse). (42pts, 6pts per ratio) ANSWERED IN EXCEL
b. How liquid is the firm? (7pts)
c. Are its managers generating an adequate operating profit on the firm’s assets? (7pts)
d. How is the firm financing its assets? (7pts)
e. Are its managers generating a good return on equity? (7pts)
Choose 7 from here to compare | Norms |
Current Ratio | 5.00 |
Acid Test (quick) ratio | 3.00 |
Inventory Turnover | 2.20 |
Average collection period | 90.00 |
Debt Ratio | 0.33 |
Times Interest earned | 7.00 |
Fixed-asset turnover | 1.00 |
Operating profit margin | 20% |
Return on common equity | 9% |
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*20% of sales are cash sales, with the remaining 80% being credit sales |
Foundations of Finance The Logic and Practice of Financial Management
ISBN: 978-0132994873
8th edition
Authors: Arthur J. Keown, John D. Martin, J. William Petty