Description
ANALYSIS
Ratio analysisexpresses the
relationship among selected items of financial statement data. A ratioexpresses the mathematical relationship
between one quantity and another. For analysis of the primary financial
statements, we classify ratios as follows.
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A single ratio by itself is not very meaningful.
Accordingly, in this and the following chapters, we will use various
comparisons to shed light on company performance:
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Question 1 |
Using these data from
the comparative balance sheet of Rosalez Company, perform horizontal analysis.(If amount and percentage
are a decrease show the numbers as negative, e.g. -55,000, -20% or (55,000),
(20%). Round percentages to 0 decimal places, e.g. 12%.)
Increase |
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Dec. |
Dec. |
Amount |
Percentage |
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Accounts receivable |
$ 545,500 |
$ 393,400 |
$ |
% |
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Inventory |
$ 820,400 |
$ 604,600 |
$ |
% |
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Total assets |
$3,146,500 |
$2,742,100 |
$ |
% |
Question 2 |
Using these data from
the comparative balance sheet of Rosalez Company, perform vertical analysis.(Round percentages to 1
decimal place, e.g. 12.5%.)
Dec. |
Dec. |
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Amount |
Percentage |
Amount |
Percentage |
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Accounts receivable |
$ 543,900 |
% |
$ 417,700 |
% |
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Inventory |
$ 821,700 |
% |
$ 617,000 |
% |
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Total assets |
$3,175,700 |
% |
$2,787,300 |
% |
Question 3 |
Vertical analysis
(common-size) percentages for Vallejo Company’s sales, cost of goods sold, and
expenses are listed here.
Vertical |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
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Sales |
100 |
% |
100 |
% |
100 |
% |
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Cost of goods sold |
60.8 |
63.8 |
66.4 |
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Expenses |
24.7 |
27.8 |
28.8 |
Did Vallejo’s net income as a percent of sales increase, decrease, or remain
unchanged over the 3-year period? Provide numerical support for your answer.
Question 4 |
Horizontal
analysis (trend analysis) percentages for Spartan Company’s sales, cost of
goods sold, and expenses are listed here.
Horizontal |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
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Sales |
96.2 |
% |
104.8 |
% |
100.0 |
% |
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Cost of goods sold |
101.0 |
98.0 |
100.0 |
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Expenses |
105.6 |
95.4 |
100.0 |
Explain whether Spartan’s net income increased, decreased, or remained
unchanged over the 3-year period.
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Question 6 |
Staples, Inc.is one of the largest
suppliers of office products in the United States. It had net income of $738.7
million and sales of $24,275.5 million in 2009. Its total assets were $13,073.1
million at the beginning of the year and $13,717.3 million at the end of the
year. What is Staples, Inc.’s asset turnover ratio and profit margin ratio?(Round answers to 2
decimal places, e.g. 1.25 or 2.05%.)
Asset turnover ratio |
times |
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Profit margin ratio |
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Question 7 |
Selected data taken from
a recent year’s financial statements of trading card companyTopps Company, Inc.are as follows (in
millions).
Net sales |
$326.7 |
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Current liabilities, |
41.1 |
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Current liabilities, |
62.4 |
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Net cash provided by |
10.4 |
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Total liabilities, |
65.2 |
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Total liabilities, end |
73.2 |
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Capital expenditures |
3.7 |
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Cash dividends |
6.2 |
Compute these ratios: current cash debt coverage ratio, cash debt coverage
ratio, and free cash flow. Provide a brief interpretation of your results.(Round answers to 2
decimal places, e.g. 0.12.)
Current cash debt |
times |
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Cash debt coverage |
times |
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Free Cash Flow |
$ |
millions |
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