
PART 1 - CHAPTER 7
RATIO ANALYSIS
QUESTION MAP
I. INTRODUCTION - 23
II. SHORT-TERM LIQUIDITY - 7
Working Capital - 1, 2
Current Ratio - 1, 2, 11, 17, 27, 37, 38, 41, 59, 61, 62 F95,F97
Acid-Test (or Quick) Ratio - 11, 27, 38, 39, 60, 62 F98
Receivables Turnover-4, 16, 44, 45, 47, 55 F100, F103
Average Collection Period (or Days Sales in Outstanding) - 6, 63
Inventory Turnover- 15, 19, 34, 40, 56 F96, F99
Number of Days in Inventory (or Days Sales in Inventory) - 42, 57
Operating Cycle - 3, 10, 12, 29, 43 Fl07
Cash Ratio (or Cash to Current Liabilities) - 11
Cash Flow Ratio - 10 Liquidity Index- 11
III.CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND SOLVENCY
Leverage - 8
Financial Leverage Index (or Degree of Financial Leverage) – 28
Asset Coverage - 69
Total Debt to Equity Capital (Debt/Equity Ratio) - 13, 22, 32, 53, Fl02
Net Tangible Assets to Long-Term Debt- 69
Times Interest Earned - 9, 13, 42, F101
Cash Flow to Fixed Charges – 69
IV.RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL
Difficulty in Defining Income
Return on Assets (ROA, or Return on Investment) - 14, 48, 49, 65 F104
Profit Margin - 46, 65
Asset Turnover
Return on Common Stockholders' Equity (ROE) - 50, 65 F105,F106
DuPont Analysis - 67
V. PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS
Analysis of Revenues - 70
Analyzing Changes in Expenses as a Percent of Revenue - 70
Operating Cash Flow to Income - 68
VI. EARNINGS-BASED ANALYSIS
Earnings Quality and Persistence - 6, 26, 68
Price/Book Ratio - 66, 69
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio - 31, 51, 66
Basic Earnings per Share (EPS)- 14, 21
Dividend Yield - 18
VII. OTHER ANALYTICAL ISSUES
Common Size Analysis - 20, 58 i Fl08, Fl09, Fl 10
Course 5315 copyright 2004. The Rigos programs have 24 years of success in educating professionals.
PART 1 - CHAPTER 7
RATIO ANALYSIS
Selected Questions
1. Rice Inc. uses the allowance method to account for uncollectible accounts. An account receivable that was previously determined uncollectible and written off was collected during May. The effect of the collection on Rice's current ratio and total working capital is
Current Ratio Working Capital
a. None None
b. Increase Increase
c. Decrease Decrease
d. None Increase
2. Merit Inc. uses the direct write-off method to account for uncollectible accounts receivable. If the company subsequently collects an account receivable that was written off in a prior accounting period, the effect of the collection of the account receivable on Merit's current ratio and total working capital would be
Current Ratio Working Capital
a. None Non e
b. Increase Increase
c. Increase None
3. To determine the operating cycle for a retail department store, which one of the following pairs of items is needed?
a. Average collection period and average
merchandise inventory.
b. Cash turnover and net sales.
c. Accounts receivable turnover and
inventory turnover.
d. Asset turnover and return on sales.
4. Accounts receivable turnover will normally decrease as a result of
a. The write-off of an uncollectible
account (assume the use of the
allowance for doubtful accounts
method).
b. A significant sales volume decrease
near the end of the accounting period.
c. An increase in cash sales in proportion to credit sales.
d. A change in credit policy to lengthen
the period for cash discounts.
5. The average collection period for
receivables is measure of
a.Asset value.
b.Leverage.
c.Sales performance.
d.Liquidity.
6. The quality of accounts receivable for a company is not affected by the
a. Size of the allowance for doubtful
accounts.
b.Length of credit terms for customers.
c.Company's follow-up procedures on
delinquent accounts.
d. Company's credit policies.
7. Which one of the following items is not a measure of a company's liquidity?
a.Accounts receivable turnover.
b.Debt to equity ratio.
c.Acid test ratio.
d.Operating cycle.
8. If a company is profitable and is effectively using
leverage, which one of the following ratios is likely to be the largest?
a.Return on total assets.
b.Return on operating assets.
c.Return on common equity.
d.Return on total shareholders' equity.
9. A measure of long-term debt paying ability is a company's
a.Length of the operating cycle.
b.Return on assets.
c.Times interest earned.
d.Inventory turnover.
10. The company has a cash flow ratio of 14.0. Which of the following would cause the cash flow ratio to decrease?
a. Pay off a $10,000 short-term note
payable.
b. Collect $1,000 from a customer on
account.
c. Pay $1,000 in advance for a 12-month insurance policy.
d. Refinance $10,000 in short-term debt
as long-term debt.
11. Which of the following is the most conservative measure of liquidity?
Course 5315 copyright 2004. The Rigos programs have 24 years of success in educating prot~ssionals. 1-7Q-1
a. Current ratio.
b.Quick (or acid-test) ratio.
c.Liquidity index.
d.Cash ratio.
The Following Data Apply to Items 12 - 14.
Assume the following information for Ramer Company, Matson Company, and for their common industry for a recent year
Industry
Ramer Matson Average
Current ratio 3.50 2.80 3.00
Accounts receivable turnover 5.00 8.10
6.00
Inventory turnover 6.20 8.00 6.10
Times interest earned 9.00 12.30 10.40
Debt/equity ratio 0.70 0.40 0.55
Return on investment 0.15 0.12 0.15
Dividend payout ratio 0.80 0.60 0.55
Earnings per share $3.00 $2.00 -
12. Which one of the following is correct if both companies have the same total assets and the same sales?
a. Ramer has fewer current liabilities than
Matson.
b. Matson is more effectively using
financial leverage.
c. Matson has less shareholders' equity
than Ramer.
d. Matson has a shorter operating cycle
than Ramer.
13. The attitudes of both Ramer and Matson concerning risk are best explained by the
a. Current ratio, accounts receivable
turnover, and inventory turnover.
b. Dividend payout ratio and earnings per
share.
c. Current ratio and earnings per share.
d. Debt/equity ratio and times interest
earned.
14. Some of the ratios and data for Ramer and Matson are affected by income taxes. Assuming no interperiod income tax allocation, which one of the following items would be directly affected by income taxes for the period?
a. Current ratio and debt/equity ratio.
b. Accounts receivable turnover and
inventory turnover.
c. Return on assets and earnings per
share.
d. Debt/equity ratio and dividend payout ratio.
The Following Data Apply to items 15 and 16. Selected data from White Corporation's
financial statements for the year ended
November 30, 20x8 are as follows.
Current ratio 1.4
Quick ratio 0.86
Current liabilities $450,000
Accounts receivable turnover 3.65
Merchandise inventory turnover 3.30
Rate of return on assets 6.5%
Selected account balances at November 30,
20x7:
Accounts receivable $355,000
Merchandise inventory 237,000
20x8 Operations:
Sales $1,241,000
Cost of goods sold 792,000
15. Assuming that prepaid expenses are
immaterial, ending merchandise inventory is
a.$180,000.
b.$243,000.
c.$387,000.
d.$630,000.
16. The balance in accounts receivable at
November 30, 20x8 is
a.$325,000.
b.$340,000.
c.$216,986.
d.$78,973.
17. Peters Company has a 2 to 1 current ratio. This ratio would increase to more than 2 to 1 if
a. A previously declared stock dividend
were distributed.
b. The company wrote off an
uncollectible receivable.
c. The company sold merchandise on open account that earned a normal gross margin.
d. The company purchased inventory on
open account.
18. An increase in the market price of a company's common stock will immediately affect its
a.Dividend yield.
b.Debt to equity ratio.
1-7Q-2 Course 5315 copyright 2004. The Rigos programs have 24 years of success in educating professionals
.
c. Earnings per share.
d. Dividend payout ratio.
19. Which one of the following inventory cost flow assumptions will result in a higher inventory turnover ratio in an inflationary economy?
a.FIFO.
b.LIFO.
c.Weighted average.
d.Specific identification.
20. In financial statement analysis, the expressing of all financial statement figures as a percentage of base-year figures is called
a.Horizontal common size analysis.
b.vertical common size analysis.
c.Trend analysis.
d.Cross sectional analysis.
21. Which one of the following items would
likely increase earnings per share of a
corporation?
a. Purchase of treasury stock.
b. Declaration of a stock split.
c. Declaration of a stock dividend.
d. A reduction in the amount of cash
dividends paid.
22. The relationship of the total debt to the
total equity of a corporation is a measure of
a.Liquidity.
b.Profitability.
c.Creditor risk.
d.Solvency.
23. When a balance sheet amount is related to an income statement amount in computing a ratio,
a.The balance sheet amount should be converted to an average for the year.
b.The income statement amount should be converted to an average for the year.
c.Both amounts should be converted to market value.
d.Comparisons with industry ratios are not meaningful.
24. Ratios are used for many purposes in financial statement analysis. To determine the return on assets for a company, the numerator of the fraction used may be
a. Income before nonrecurring items.
b. Income before nonrecurring items and
before income taxes.
c. Income before nonrecurring items and after deducting preferred dividends.
d. Income before nonrecurring items plus
interest expense net of income tax.
25. A ratio that measures the conversion of current assets into cash is
a.Accounts receivable turnover.
b.Working capital to total assets.
c.Return on owners' equity.
d.The current ratio.
26. Which of the following would least likely be an adjustment when calculating persistent earnings?
a. Gain on sale of equipment.
b. Cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle.
c.Recovery of an account receivable previously written off.
d.Loss on discontinued operations.
The Following Data Apply to Items 27 - 29.
Listed below are selected ratios for Angle Company and Brugger Limited, both large firms in manufacturing pressure valves. Also listed are the industry averages for the same ratios. All of the ratios are for the same year.
Angle Brugger Industry
Ratio Company Limited Average
Current ratio 3.0 2.1 1.8
Quick ratio 1.6 1.0 1.0
A/R turnover 5.0 6.3 6.0
Inventory turnover 4.1 6.3 5.3
Total liability to
net worth 2.1 3.0 2.0
Sales to net worth 15.0 20.0 13.5
Sales to total assets 2.8 7.3 5.0
Net income to sales 2.4% 1.1% 1.6%
Net income to net
Worth 8.6% 16.5% 9.9%
Net income to net
Assets 6.6% 8.2% 7.8%
Times interest earned 4.3 2.6 4.0
27. Based on the information presented, the ratios that should be used to determine which company has a stronger liquid position are
a.Current ratio and inventory turnover.
b.Current ratio and quick ratio.
c.Quick ratio and times interest earned.
Course 5315 copyright 2004. The Rigos programs have 24 years of success in educating professionals. 1-7Q-3
d. Total liabilities to net worth and
current ratio.
28. The ratios that can be used to determine which company is more efficiently using leverage to its advantage are
a.Times interest earned.
b.Profit margin.
c.Financial leverage index.
d.Total liabilities to owners' equity.
29. The operating cycle represents the average time it takes to invest cash in inventory and eventually collect the cash from sales. If both Angle Company and Brugger Limited make all sales on open account, which of the following items is most accurate?
a. Angle's operating cycle is about 45 days longer than Brugger's.
b. Brugger's operating cycle is about the same as the industry average.
c. Angle's and Brugger's operating cycles are about equal in length.
d. Both Angle and Brugger have
operating cycles that are longer than
the industry average.
30. Selected data from Perry Corporation's year-end financial statements are as follows.
Current ratio 2.0
Quick ratio 1.5
Current liabilities $120,000
Inventory turnover 8 times
Gross profit margin 40%
Perry Corporation's net sales for the year were
a.$800,000.
b.$480,000.
c.$1,200,000.
d.$240,000.
31. Information about the common stock of
Princess Stores is presented below as of May 31,
20x7, the end of the company's fiscal year.
Number of shares outstanding 600,000
Par value per share $10.00
Market price per share 36.00
20x7 dividends paid per share 7.50
Basic earnings per share 9.00
Diluted earnings per share 6.00
The price/earnings ratio for Princess Stores' common stock is
a.4.0 times.
b.4.8 times.
c.6.0 times.
d.3.6 times.
32. When compared to a debt to assets ratio, a debt to equity ratio would
a. Be about the same as the debt to assets
ratio.
b.Be higher than the debt to assets ratio.
c.Be lower than the debt to assets ratio.
d.Have no relationship at all to the debt
to assets ratio.
The Following Data Apply to Items 33 and 34.
The year-end financial statements for King Bikes reflect the data shown below. King Bikes employs a periodic inventory method and costs its ending inventory at the weighted average cost of the units available for sale.
20x4 20x5 20x6
Net sales 1500 units 1200 units 1200 units
@$100 @$100 @$125
Ending 100 units 100 units 100 units
Inventory @ $50 @ $50 @ $50
Average $12,500 $12,000 $14,400
Receivables
Net income $18,750 $ 9,400 $26,35
33. Using sales dollars as the basis, the inventory turnover for King Bikes for 20x5 and 20x6 would be
a.12 and 12 respectively.
b.30 and 24 respectively.
c.12 and 18 respectively.
d.24 and 30 respectively.
34. Based on cost of sales, the 20x5 and 20x6
inventory turnover for King Bikes would be
a.24 and 24 respectively.
b.12 and 18 respectively.
c.12 and 12 respectively.
d.18 and 18 respectively.
35. In computing inventory turnover, the preferred base to use is
a. The sales base because it is more likely
to reflect a change in a trend.
b. The sales base because it provides
turnover rates that are considerably
higher.
1-7Q-4 Course 5315 copyright 2004. The Rigos programs have 24 years of success in educating prol~ssionals.
c. The sales base because it eliminates any changes due solely to sale price increases.
d. The cost of sales base because it
eliminates any changes due solely to
sales price increases.
36. Are the following ratios useful in assessing the liquidity position of a company?
Defensive-interval Return on
Ratio stockholders' equity
a. Yes Yes
b. Yes No
c. No Yes
d. No No
37. Inventories would be included in the calculation of which of the following.
Acid test
(quick) ratio Current ratio
a. Yes Yes
b. Yes No
c. No Yes
d. No No
38. At December 30, 20x0, Solomon Co. had a current ratio greater than 1:1 and a quick ratio less than 1:1. On December 31, 20x0, all cash was used to reduce accounts payable. How did these cash payments affect the ratios?
Current ratio Quick Ratio
a. Decreased Decreased
b. Decreased Increased
c. Increased Decreased
d. Increased Increased
The Following Data Apply to Items 39 - 41.
Alpha Corporation
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
As of December 31,
20x0 20x9
Cash $ 10,000 $ 80,000
Accounts receivable (net) 50,000 150,000
Merchandise inventory 0,000 150,000
Short-term marketable
securities 30,000 10,000
Land and buildings (net) 340,000 360,000
Mortgage payable
(no current portion) 270,000 280,000
Accounts payable (trade) 70,000 110,000
Short-term notes payable 20,000 40,000
Year Ended December 31~
20x0 20x9
Cash sales $1,800,000 $1,600,000
Credit sales 500,000 800,000
Cost of goods sold 1,000,000 1,400,000
39.Alpha's quick (acid test) ratio as of December 31, 20x0, is
a.0.5to 1.
b.0.7to 1.
c.1.0to 1.
d.2.0to 1
40. Alpha's merchandise inventory turnover for 20x0 is
a.8.3 times.
b.10.0 times.
c.11.1 times.
d.13.3 times.
41. Alpha's current ratio at December 31,20x0, is
a.0.5 to 1.
b.0.7 to 1.
c.1.0to 1.
d.2.0 to 1.
42. Selected information from the accounting records of Dalton Manufacturing Company is as follows:
Net sales for 20x2 $1,800,000
Cost of goods sold for 20x2 1,200,000
Inventories at December 31, 20xl 336,000 Inventories at December 31, 20x2 288,000
Assuming there are 300 working days per year, what is the average number of days in inventory for 20x27
a.78.
b.72.
c.52.
d.48.
43. The following computations were made from Clay Co.'s 20xl books:
Number of days in inventory 61
Average collection period for trade
accounts receivable 33
What was the number of days in Clay's 20xl operating cycle?
Course 5315 copyright 2004. The Rigos programs have 24 years of success in educating professionals. 1-7Q-5
a. 33. BALANCE SHEET
b. 47. December 31,20xl and 20x0
c. 61.
d. 94. 20xl 20x0
Cash $ 60,000 $
44. On December 31, 20xl, Northpark Co. Accounts receivable
collected a receivable due from a major (net) 220,000 200,000
customer. Which of the following ratios would Inventories 260,000 230,000
be increased by this transaction? Property, plant and
a. Inventory turnover ratio, equipment 730,000 650,000
b. Receivable turnover ratio. Accumulated
c. Current ratio, depreciation (330,000) (260,000)
d. Quick ratio. Total assets $940,000 $870.000
50,000
The Following Data Apply to Items 45 - 46.
Bretton Corporation's books disclosed the following information as of and for the year ended December 31:
$870,000
Net credit sales $2,000,000
Net cash sales 500,000
Merchandise purchases 1,000,000
Inventory at beginning 600,000
Inventory at end 200,000
Accounts receivable at beginning 300,000
Accounts receivable at end 700,000
Net income 100,000
Current liabilities $270,000 Stockholders' equity 670,000 Total liabilities and
Stockholders' equity$940,000
$330,000 540,000
STATEMENT OF INCOME
For the Year Ended December 31, 20xl
Net sales $1,200,000
Cost of goods sold 780,000
Gross profit 420,000
Operating expenses 240,000
Net income $ I80,00
45.Bretton's accounts receivable turnover is
a.2.9 times.
b.3.6 times.
c.4.0 times.
d.5.0 times.
46.Bretton's percent of net income on sales is
a.4%.
b.9%.
c.44%.
d.56%.
The Following Data Apply to Items 47 - 48.
Tudor Corporation's condensed financial
statements provide the following information:
47. Assuming that all sales are credit sales, What is Tudor's accounts receivable turnover ratio for 20xl?
a.3.18.
b.5.45.
c.5.71.
d.6.00.
48. What is Tudor's rate of return on average assets for20xl?
a.14.17%.
b.19.15%.
c.19.%.
d.29.75%.
49. A company's return on assets (ROA) would generally increase when
a.Assets increase.
b.Selling prices decrease.
c.Costs decrease.
d.Costs increase.
50. Selected information for lrvington Company is as follows:
1-7Q-6 Course 5315 copyright 2004. The Rigos programs have 24 years of success in educating professionals.
December 31,
20x8 20x9
Preferred stock, 8%, par
$100, nonconvertible,
noncumulative
Common stock
Retained earnings
Dividends paid on preferred
stock for year ended 10,000
Net income for year ended 60,000
Irvington's return on common stockholders' equity, rounded to the nearest percentage point, for 20x9 is
a. 17%.
b. 19%.
c. 23%.
d. 25%.
Gas
51. Information concerning the Company's common stock is as follows:
Per Share
Book value at December 31 $12.00
Quoted market value on New York
Stock Exchange on December 31 9.00
Earnings for the year 3.00
Par value 2.00
Dividend for the year 1.00
What was the price-earnings ratio on common
stock for the year?
a.2to 1.
b.2.67 to. 1.
c.3tol. d. 4tol.
52. The following data pertains to Ruhl Corp.'s operations for the year ended December 31:
Operating income $800,000
Interest expense 100,000
Income before income taxes 700,000
Income tax expense 210,000
Net income $490,000
The times interest earned ratio is
a.8.0to 1.
b.7.0 to 1.
c.5.6to 1.
d.4.9 to 1.
53. The following information pertains to Ali
Corp. as of and for the year ended December 31,
20x 1:
$125,000 $125,000
300,000 400,000
75,000 185,000
10,000 120,000
Liabilities $ 60,000
Stockholders' equity $500,000
Shares of common stock issued
and outstanding 10,000
Net income $ 30,000
During 20xl, Ali's officers exercised stock options for 1,000 shares of stock at an option price of $8 per share. What was the effect of exercising the stock options?
a.Debt to equity ratio decreased to 12%.
b.Earnings per share increased by $0.33.
c.Asset turnover increased to 5.4%.
d.No ratios were affected.
54. Successful use of leverage is evidenced by a
a. Rate of return on assets greater than the
rate of return on stockholders' equity.
b. Rate of return on assets greater than the
cost of debt.
c. Rate of return on sales greater than the
rate of return on stockholders' equity.
d. Rate of return on sales greater than the
cost of debt.
The Following Data Apply to Items 55 - 57. Selected data pertaining to Lore Co. for the calendar year 20x4 are as follows:
Net cash sales $ 3,000
Cost of goods sold 18,000
Inventory at beginning of year 6,000
Purchases 24,000
Accounts receivable at
beginning of year 20,000
Accounts receivable at end of year 22,000
55. The accounts receivable turnover for 20x4 was 5.0 times. What were Lore's 20x4 net credit sales?
a.$105,000.
b.$107,000.
c.$110,000.
d.$210,000.
Course 5315 copyright 2004. The Rigos programs have 24 years of success in educating professionals. 1-7Q-7
56. What was the inventory turnover for 20x47
a.1.2 times.
b.1.5 times.
c.2.0 times.
d.3.0 times.
57. Lore would use which of the following to determine the number of days in inventory?
Numerator Denominator
a. 365 Average inventory.
b. 365 Inventory turnover.
c. Average inventory Sales divided by 365
d. Sales divided by 365 Inventory turnover
58. Preparation of common-size financial statements is also referred to as
a.vertical analysis.
b.horizontal analysis.
c.liquidity analysis.
d.activity analysis.
The Following Data Apply to Items 59 - 61.
The following Balance Sheet is given for the
Alderwood Corporation
Alderwood Corporation
Balance Sheet
December 31, 20xx
Assets
Cash $ 50
Marketable Securities 75
Accounts Receivable 175
Inventory 200
Long-term Investments 250
Net Plant Assets 1,250
Total Assets $2,000
Liabilities and Owners' Equity
Accounts Payable $ 200
Accrued Payables 50
Short-term Notes Payable 150
Long-term Debt 300
Common Stock 1,000
Retained Earnings 300
Total Liabilities and Owners' Equity $2,000
59. What is Alderwood Corporation's current ratio at December 31, 20xx?
a. 0.75
b. 1.25
c. 0.71
d. 1.07
60. What is Alderwood's
December 31, 20xx?
a.1.25
b.. 31
c. 1.2
d. 75
61. If Alderwood uses $25 cash to pay $25 of accounts payable, what is the new current ratio?
a.1.07
b..73
c.1.27
d..78
The Following Data Apply to Items 62 - 67. Use the following financial statements for the Holbrook Manufacturing Company to answer questions 85 to 90.
Holbrook Company
Balance Sheet (in 000's)
December 31,20x3
Cash $200
Receivables 270
Inventory 600
Total Current Assets 1,070
Plant Assets 1,200
Total Assets $2,270
Accounts Payable $245
Notes Payable 400
Other Current liabilities 100
Total Current Liabilities 745
Long-term Liabilities 420
Common Stock 1,000
Retained Earnings 105
Total Liabilities and Equity $2,270
Holbrook Corp.
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 20x3
(in 000's)
Sales $2,400
Cost of Goods Sold 1,834
Gross Margin 566
Selling Expenses 200
Administrative Expenses 191
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes 175
Interest Expense 35
Income Before Taxes 140
Income Taxes 56
Net Income $ 84
1-7Q-8 Course 5315 copyright 2004. The Rigos programs have 24 years of success in educating professionals.
62. Calculate the following liquidity ratios for Holbrook Corp.
Current ratio Quick ratio
a. 1.44 0.63
b. 1.44 0.27
c. 1.10 0.81
d. 1.10 O.63
63. Calculate the following asset management ratios for Holbrook Corp.: (1) inventory turnover ratio, (2) fixed asset turnover, (3) total asset turnover, and (4) average collection period for accounts receivable.
Inventory Fixed AssetTotal Asset Avg. Coll.
Turnover Turnover Turnover Period
a. 3.06 2.00 1.06 34.57
b. 3.06 2.00 1.06 41.06
c. 4.00 1.53 1.24 41.06
d. 3.06 1.53 1.24 34.57
. The debt/equity ratio and times interest earned for Holbrook Corp. are
Debt/Equity Ratio Times Interest Earned
a. 1.05 5.00
b. 1.05 3.16
c. 0.74 5.00
d. 0.74 3.16
65. The profit margin on sales, return on total assets, and return on common equity for
Holbrook during 20x3 was
Return on Return on
Profit Total Common
Margin Assets Equity
a. 3.70% 3.50% 8.00%
b. 5.00% 3.50% 7.60%
c. 3.50% 3.70% 7.60%
d. 3.50% 4.25% 7.60%
66. Assume that Holbrook had an average of 20,000 shares outstanding during 20x3 and the stock price on December 31, 20x3, was $30.00. The price/earnings ratio and the price to book value ratio for Holbrook
Price/Earnings
Ratio Price/Book Value
a. 7.14 0.54
b. 7.14 1.84
c. 6.40 0.54
d. 8.42 1.84
67. Using the DuPont equation, Holbrook's return on equity is
a. 7.40%
b. 7.60%
c. 7.24%
d. 6190%
68. Which of the following is least likely to be considered when evaluating the quality of a company's earnings?
a. Gross profit margin.
b. Accounting methods adopted by
management.
c. Gain on sale of a subsidiary.
d. The ratio of operating cash flow to net
income.
69. All of the following are measures of
financial leverage except
a.Asset coverage.
b.Net tangible assets to long-tern~ debt.
c.Cash flow to fixed charges.
d.Price/book ratio.
70. Research and development (R&D) expense declined from 6% of revenues in 20xl to 5% of revenues during 20x2. Which of the following is most likely to explain this change?
a. The company began outsourcing its R&D activities during 20 'x2.
b. Beginning in 20x2, the company's management decided to emphasize sales of existing products and to deemphasize research on new products.
c. During 20x2, the company purchased several patents and capitalized the cost.
d. The company's revenue stream was
stable during 20xl and 20x2.
Course 5315 copyright 2004. The Rigos programs have 24 years of success in educating professionals. 1-7Q-9
