A company’s comparative statements are given below. Please conduct the following analyses: c. Calculate the three profitability ratios for year 2017 and show how ROE can be derived from the DuPont formula for this company. d. What do the analyses tell you about the company’s financial performance?
A company’s comparative statements are given below. Please conduct the following analyses: c. Calculate the three profitability ratios for year 2017 and show how ROE can be derived from the DuPont formula for this company. d. What do the analyses tell you about the company’s financial performance?
Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions
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A company’s comparative statements are given below. Please conduct the following analyses:
c. Calculate the three profitability ratios for year 2017 and show how ROE can be derived from the DuPont formula for this company. |
d. What do the analyses tell you about the company’s financial performance? |

Transcribed Image Text:Year ended December 31,
(in millions)
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
$5,000
$4,000
$3,000
COGS
(3,200)
(3,000)
(2,500)
Gross Profit
1,800
1,000
500
Depreciation
(500)
(450)
(400)
SG&A
(300)
(300)
(300)
Interest
(50)
(50)
(50)
Earnings Before Tax
950
200
(250)
Таx
(225)
(20)
Net Earnings
725
180
-250

Transcribed Image Text:Year ended December 31,
(in millions)
2018
2017
2016
ASSETS
Cash
$5,405
$6,680
$7,000
Accounts Receivable
2,000
2,500
1,000
Inventory
15,000
12,000
14,000
Current Assets
22,405
21,180
22,000
Property Plant & Equipment
50,000
45,000
40,000
Total Assets
72,405
66,180
62,000
LIABILITIES
Current Portion of Debt
$3,000
$2,000
$3,500
Accounts Payable
1,000
1,500
1,000
Current Liabilities
4,000
3,500
4,500
Long Term Debt
25,000
20,000
15,000
Total Liabilities
29,000
23,500
19,500
EQUITY
Share Capital
Retained Earnings
Shareholders' Equity
Total Liabilities & Equity
30,000
30,000
30,000
13,405
12,680
12,500
43,405
42,680
42,500
72,405
66,180
62,000
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