Question: Make recommendations based on your conclusions to move toward and maintain financial healthiness. (Use the case study of Goth Medical Center as a guide. You
Make recommendations based on your conclusions to move toward and maintain financial healthiness. (Use the case study of Goth Medical Center as a guide. You must include numbers as well and words. You must use appropriate finance terms.)
Indicator | Benchmark | 20X1 | 20X0 | Desired Position | % Difference (20X1 vs. Benchmark) | Current Year Position | Trend Position |
Liquidity Ratios | |||||||
Current Ratio | 2.20 | 1.80 | 0.58 | Below | -18.18% | Unfavorable | Increasing |
Quick Ratio (Acid Test) | 1.66 | 1.36 | 0.46 | Below | -18.07% | Unfavorable | Increasing |
Days in Accounts Receivable | 53 | 52.20 days | 48.32 days | Below | -1.51% | Favorable | Increasing |
Days Cash on Hand | 80 | 12.43 days | 5.92 days | Below | -84.46% | Unfavorable | Increasing |
Revenue, Expense, and Profitability | |||||||
Operating Revenue/Adjusted Discharge | $5,679 | $4,235.39 | $4,704.21 | Below | -25.44% | Unfavorable | Decreasing |
Operating Expense/Adjusted Discharge | $5,497 | $4,108.12 | $4,245.87 | Below | -25.29% | Favorable | Decreasing |
Operating Margin | 0.03 (3%) | 3% | 10% | At Benchmark | 0.00% | Favorable | Decreasing |
Total Profit Margin | 0.05 (5%) | -1.5% | 7.2% | Below | -130% | Unfavorable | Decreasing |
Asset Management Ratios | |||||||
Return on Total Assets (ROA) | 0.04 (4%) | 3% | 9.3% | Below | -25.00% | Unfavorable | Decreasing |
Return on Net Assets (RONA) | 0.06 (6%) | 13% | 55.1% | Above | +116.67% | Favorable | Decreasing |
Total Asset Turnover | 1.07 | 1.01 | 0.96 | Below | -5.61% | Unfavorable | Increasing |
Capital Structure Ratios | |||||||
Long-term Debt to Net Assets | 0.21 | 2.73 | 3.14 | Below | +1200% | Unfavorable | Decreasing |
Net Assets to Total Assets | 0.54 | 23.38% | 16.89% | Below | -56.70% | Unfavorable | Increasing |
Times Interest Earned | 2.73 | 0.66 | 3.81 | Below | -75.82% | Unfavorable | Decreasing |
Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 3.73 | 0.38 | 1.71 | Below | -89.81% | Unfavorable | Decreasing |















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