Question: Module Five Homework Please use the financial statements below to respond to the following questions: 1 . Calculate the return on equity ( ROE )

Module Five Homework
Please use the financial statements below to respond to the following questions:
1. Calculate the return on equity (ROE) and return on assets (ROA) for 2019 and 2018 to two decimal places.
2. Please note next to each ratio what this ratio tells us.
3. Please compare the company ratios with the industry averages noted at the end of the page and determine how the company compares to the industry.
20192018
Return on equity (ROE)0.470.44
Return on assets (ROA)0.180.19
Balance Sheet:
Assets 20192018 Liabilities and equity 20192018
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,000 $ 5,100 Accounts payable $ 2,600 $ 2,220
Short-term investments 2001000 Accruals 4,3002,560
Accounts Receivable 4,2003,500 Notes payable 10340
Inventories 5,8005,400 Other Current liabilities 970870
Other Current Assets 2,000140 Total current liabilities7,8805,990
Total current assets 16,20015,140 Long-term debt 3,5003,670
Land and Buildings 2,7742,540 Deferred income taxes 3,0113,220
Machinery and Equipment 6,7006,600 Total liabilities 14,39112,880
Total gross fixed assets 9,4749,140 Common stock 33
Less: Depreciation -4,700-4,500 Additional Paid-In Capital 7,1506,346
Net fixed assets 4,7744,640 Retained Earnings 1,8803,501
Goodwill 440440 Total common equity 9,0339,850
Deferred income taxes 2,0102,510
Total assets $ 23,424 $ 22,730 Total liabilities and equity $ 23,424 $ 22,730
Income Statement:
20192018
Sales $ 40,000 $ 37,000
COGS 22,00020,400
Gross Profits 18,00016,600
Less Operating Expenses
Overhead (excl. depreciation)12,00010,700
EBITDA 6,0005,900
Depreciation 700500
Operating Profit (EBIT)5,3005,400
Interest expense 5050
Net Profit before Taxes (EBT)5,2505,350
Taxes (21%)11031124
Net Income $ 4,147 $ 4,226
Number of shares of common stock outstanding 1,570 in 2018 and 2019
Industry Averages:
Return on equity (ROE)45.0%
''''16.2%
* The company paid out a portion of the net income as dividends in 2018 and 2019.
 Module Five Homework Please use the financial statements below to respond

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