Question 4 Answer the questions from the information provided. 4.1 Calculate the following ratios for 2020 only.
Question:
Question 4 Answer the questions from the information provided.
4.1 Calculate the following ratios for 2020 only. Express answers to two decimal places.
4.1.1 Gross margin (2 marks)
4.1.2 Inventory turnover (2 marks)
4.1.3 Debtor collection period (2 marks)
4.1.4 Creditor payment period (2 marks)
4.1.5 Return on equity (2 marks)
4.1.6 Debt to assets (2 marks)
4.1.7 Acid test ratio (2 marks)
4.2 Use the appropriate answers from question 4.1 to comment on the following:
4.2.1 The profitability of the company from the shareholders’ point of view. (2 marks)
4.2.2 The ability of the company to pay its short-term debts under distress business conditions. (2 marks) The ability to collect debts timeously. (2 marks)
INFORMATION The extracts of the financial statements of Stimvac Limited for 2020 and 2019 are provided below.
The company tax rate is 30%.
All purchases and sales are on credit. 4.2.3
2020 2019 R
R Sales 1 900 000
Cost of sales 1 200 000
Operating profit 440 000
Profit before tax 380 000
Equity 2 920 000 2 660 000
Inventories 720 000 400 000
Non-current assets 2 650 000 2 250 000
Accounts payable 360 000 380 000
Cash and cash equivalents 10 000 10 000
Bank overdraft 40 000 20 000
Non-current liabilities 500 000 200 000
Accounts receivable 440 000 600 000
Intermediate Accounting Volume 1
ISBN: 978-1119496496
12th Canadian edition
Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield, Irene M. Wiecek, Bruce J. McConomy