Case of Chapter 5
1. The financial statements of Zach Industries for the year ended December 31, 2012, follow
Cash $ 500
Marketable securities 1,000
Accounts receivable 25,000
Inventories 45,500
Total current assets 72,000
Land 26,000
Buildings and equipment 90,000
Less: Accumulated depreciation 38,000
Net fixed assets (include land) 78,000
Total assets $ 150,000
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Accounts payable $ 22,000
Notes payable 47,000
Total current liabilities 69,000
Long-term debt 22,950
Common stock a
31,500
Retained earnings 26,550
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 150,000
a
The firm’s 3,000 outstanding shares of common stock closed 2012 at a price
of $25 per share.
a. Use the preceding financial statements to complete the following table. Assume the industry
averages given in the table are applicable for both 2011 and 2012.
Industry
Ratio average Actual 2011 Actual 2012
Current ratio 1.8 1.84 _________
Quick ratio 0.70 0.78 _________
Inventory turnover a
2.50 2.59 _________
Average collection period a 37.5 36.5 _________
Debt ratio 65% 67% _________
Times interest earned ratio 3.8 4 _________
Gross profit margin 38% 40% _________
Net profit margin 3.50% 3.60% _________
Return on total assets 4.00% 4.00% _________
Return on common equity 9.50% 8.00% _________
Market/book ratio 1.1 1.2 _________
a
Based on a 365-day year and on end-of-year figures.
b. Analyze Zach Industries’ financial condition as it is related to (1) liquidity,(2) activity, (3) debt, (4)
profitability, and (5) market. Summarize the company’soverall financial condition.