Data for Barry Computer Co and its industry averapes follow. The firm's debt is priced at par, so the market value of its debt egcols its book value. Since dollars are in thousands, the number of shares is shown in thousands too Barry Computer Company Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2021 (in thousands) Cash $ 98,000 Accounts payable $ 224,000 Receivables 434,000 Other current liabilities 140,000 Inventories 294,000 Notes payable to bank 98,000 Total current assets $326,000 Total current liabilities $ 462,000 Long-term debt 280,000 Net fixed assets 574,000 Common equity (65,800 shares) 658,000 Total assets $1,400,000 Total liabilities and equity $1,400,000 Barry Computer Company Income statement for Year Ended December 31, 2021 (in thousands) Sales $2,000,000 Cost of goods sold Materials $880,000 Labor 600,000 Heat, light, and power 140,000 Indirect labor 140,000 1,760,000 Gross profit 240,000 Selling expen 100,000 General and administrative expenses 20,000 Depreciation 40,000 Earnings before interest and towe (EBIT) 5 30,000 Interesten 28,000 Caming before taxes (LT) 52.000 Federal and income (25) 13.000 Hatice 39,000 Earnings per share 025927 Price per Whare on December 31, 2021 14:00 X X x a Calculate the indicated ratios for Barry. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to two decimal places. Ratio Barry Industry Average Current 1.80 Quick 1.09 Days sales outstanding days 37 days Inventory turnover 7.43 x Total assets turnover 1.70 x Profit margin % 1.82% ROA % 3.10% ROE % 6.31% ROIC 90 7.8096 TIE 2.83 Debt/Total capital 37.39% M/B 3.40 P/E 25.81 EV/EBITDA 12.24 Calculation is based on a 365-day year, b. Construct the DuPont equation for both Barry and the industry. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to two decimal places, FIRM INDUSTRY Profit margin 1.8296 Total assets turnover 1.70X Equity multiplier c. Select the correct option based on Barry's strengths and weaknesses as revealed by your analysis 1. The firm's days sales outstanding ratio is more than twice as long as the industry average, indicating that the firm should loosen credit or apply a less stringent collection policy. The total assets turnover ratio is well below the industry average so sales should be increased, assets increased, or both. While the company's profit margin is higher than the industry average, its other profitability ratios are low compared to the industry.net income should be higher given the amount of equity, assets, and invested capital. However, the company seems to be in an average liquidity position and financial leverage is similar to others in the industry II. The firm's days sales outstanding ratio is less than the industry average, indicating that the firm should tighten credit or enforce a more stringent collection policy. The total assets turnover ratio is well below the industry average so sales should be increased, assets decreased, or both. While the company's profit margin is lower than the industry average, its other profitability ratios are high compared to the industry - net income should be higher given the amount of equity, assets, and invested capital. However, the company seems to be in an average liquidity position and financial leverage is similar to others in the industry TIL. The firm's days sales outstanding ratio is more than the industry average, indicating that the firm should tighten credit or enforce a more stringent collection policy. The total assets turnover ratio is well above the industry average so sales should be increased, assets increased, or both. While the company's profit margin is higher than the industry average, its other profitability ratios are low compared to the industry.net income should be higher given the amount of equity, assets, and invested capital. However, the company seems to be in an above average liquidity position and financial leverage is similar to others in the industry IV. The firm's days sales outstanding ratio is comparable to the industry average, indicating that the firm should neither tighten credit nor enforce a more stringent collection policy. The total assets turnover ratio is well below the industry average so sales should be increased, assets increased, or both. While the company's profit margin is higher than the industry average, its other profitability ratios are low compared to the industry - net income should be higher given the amount of equity, assets, and invested capital. However, the company seems to be in a below average liquidity position and financial leverage is similar to others in the industry V The firm's days sales outstanding ratio is more than twice as long as the industry average, indicating that the firm should tighten creditor enforce a more stringent collection policy. The total assets tumover ratio is well below the industry average so sales should be increased, assets decreased, or both. While the company's profit margin is higher than the industry average, its other profitability ratios are low compared to the industry.net income should be higher given the amount of equity, assets, and invested capital. Finally, it's market value ratios are also below industry averages. However, the company seems to be in an average liquidity position and financial leverage is similar to others in the industry, d. Suppose Barry had doubled its sales as well as its inventores, accounts receivable, and common equity during 2021 How would that information affect the validity of your ratio analysis? (Hint: Think about averages and the effects of rapid growth on ratios if averages are not used No calculations are needed.) 1. If 2021 represents a period of supernormal growth for the firm, ratios based on this year will be distorted and a comparison between them and industry averages will have little meaning, Potential investors who look only at 2021 ratios will be misled, and a return to normal conditions in 2022 could hurt the firm's stock price 11. 11 2021 represents a period of supernoemal growth for the firm, ratios based on this year will be accurate and a comparison between them and Industry averages will have substantial meaning, Potential investors need only look at 2021 ration to be well informed, and a return to normal conditions in 2022 could help the firm's stock price III. 1 2021 represents a period of normal growth for the firm, ratios based on this year will be distorted and a comparison between them and industry averages will have little meaning. Potential investors who look only at 2021 ratios will be misled, and a continuation of normal conditions in 2022. could hurt the firm's stock price IV. 11 2021 represents a period of normal growth for the firm, ratios based on this year will be accurate and a comparison between them and Industry averages will have substantial meaning, Potential investors who look only at 2021 ratios will be misled, and a return to supernormal conditions in 2022 could hurt the firm's stock price V I 2021 represents a period of supernormal growth for the firm, ratios based on this year will be distorted and a comparison between them and industry averages will have substantial meaning. Potential investors who look only at 2021 ratios will be well informed, and a return to normal conditions in 2022 could hurt the firm's stock price Select