Compare company ratio results to industry averages

Reference no: EM13231607

The chosen company is Apple Inc. The purpose of the comprehensive project is to use resources available to obtain industry averages for commonly used ratios. Additionally you will compare company ratio results to industry averages.
A. Obtain the four - digit primary SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code and industry title for your company. Record the primary SIC code and industry title at the top of the Ratio Analysis Worksheet.
B. Obtain industry averages for commonly used ratios in the current period. Industry average information is reported by industry title or SIC code.
C. Look up the following industry-average ratios:
1. Current ratio
2. Debt ratio
3. Gross profit margin
4. Times interest earned
5. Accounts receivable turnover
6. Inventory turnover
7. Return on Sales
8. Asset Turnover
9. Return on Assets
10. Financial Leverage
11.Return on Equity
Submit a report. Write a 2-4 page report comparing the above ratios to industry averages. Discuss whether your company's profitability, efficiency, liquidity, and solvency are better than, or worse then, its peers.
Format: Double-spaced, one-inch margins, using a 12-point Times New Roman font.

Required minimum-2 page

Reference no: EM13231607

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