Reference no: EM132704979
Question 1: Evaluate the firm's financial position using the following questions 1. How liquid is the firm?
Question 2: Is management generating adequate operating profits on the firm's assets?
Question 3: How is the firm financing its assets?
Question 4: Is management providing a good return on the capital provided by the shareholders?
Industry Averages Actual 2002 Actual 2003
Current ratio 1.8 1.84 0.9
Acid-test ratio 0.7 0.78 0.24
Average collection period 37 36 36
Inventory turnover 2.5 2.59 2.11
Debt ratio 58.00% 50.00% 61.30%
Times interest earned 3.8 4 2.79
Gross profit margin 38.00% 40 40.00%
Total asset turnover 10.00% 9.6 10.63%
Fixed asset turnover 1.14% 1.11 1.07%
Operating income return on investment 1.40% 2.02 1.82%
Return on total assets 11.40% 9.60% 10.63%
Return on common equity 4.00% 4.00% 3.63%