Dorex
Dorex
b. Based on the computations, summarize the trend in profitability for this firm.
4.
Abercrombie & Fitch Limited Brands GAP
2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009
Net profit margin 4.33 2.70 8.37 5.19 8.21 7.76
Return on Assets 5.21 2.78 11.82 7.07 16.00 14.17
Return on Total Equity 8.08 4.30 43.98 21.63 26.84 23.76
Abercrombie & Fitch: It is a specialty retailer that operates stores and direct to consumer operations.
Limited Brands: It operates in the highly competitive specialty retail business.
GAP: They are a global specialty retailer offering apparel, accessories, and personal care products.
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SPJIMR: PGMPW 2022: Financial Statement Analysis
5. Allen Company and Barker Company are competitors in the same industry. Selected financial
data from their 2019 statements are as follows:
Balance Sheet
Allen Company Barker Company
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Cash 10,000 35,000
Accounts Receivable 45,000 1,20,000
Inventory 70,000 1,90,000
Investments 40,000 1,00,000
Intangibles 11,000 20,000
Property, Plant and Equipment 1,80,000 5,20,000
Total Assets 3,56,000 9,85,000
Accounts payable 60,000 1,65,000
Bonds payable 1,00,000 4,10,000
Preferred stock @ Re. 1 50,000 30,000
Common stock @ Rs. 10 1,00,000 2,80,000
Retained earnings 46,000 1,00,000
Total Liabilities and capital 3,56,000 9,85,000
Income Statement
Allen Company Barker Company
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Sales 10,50,000 28,00,000
Cost of goods sold 7,25,000 20,50,000
Selling and admin. Expenses 2,30,000 5,80,000
Interest Expense 10,000 32,000
Income Taxes 42,000 65,000
Net Profit after taxes 43,000 73,000
Industry Averages:
Times Interest earned 7.2 times
Debt / Equity 66.6%
Required:
i. Compute the following ratios for each company:
a. Times Interest earned
b. Debt Equity ratio
ii. Is Barker Company in a position to take on additional long term debt? Explain.
Which company has the better long term debt position? Explain
6. Mr. Parks has asked you to advise him on the long term debt paying ability of Arodex Company.
He provides you with the following ratios:
2019 2018 2017
Times Interest Earned 8.2 6.0 5.5
Debt to Equity 80% 81% 81%
Required:
a. Give the implications and the limitations of each item separately and then the collective
influence that could be drawn from them about Arodex Company’s long term debt position.
b. What warnings should you offer Mr. Parks about the limitations of ratio analysis for the
purpose stated here?
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