An extract from a computer company's 2021 financial statements follows: Balance sheet As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020 Total assets 57,699 54,013 Total liabilities 37,682 37,919 Total stockholders' equity 20,017 16,096 What was the company's debt-to- equity ratio for 2021? O A. 2.5 OB. 1.6 O C. 0.9 OD. 1.9
An extract from a computer company's 2021 financial statements follows: Balance sheet As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020 Total assets 57,699 54,013 Total liabilities 37,682 37,919 Total stockholders' equity 20,017 16,096 What was the company's debt-to- equity ratio for 2021? O A. 2.5 OB. 1.6 O C. 0.9 OD. 1.9
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![**Example Financial Analysis Question**
An extract from a computer company’s 2021 financial statements is provided below:
**Balance Sheet**
| As of December 31, 2021 | As of December 31, 2020 |
|--------------------------|---------------------------|
| **Total assets** | 57,699 | 54,013 |
| **Total liabilities** | 37,682 | 37,919 |
| **Total stockholders’ equity** | 20,017 | 16,096 |
**Question:**
What was the company’s debt-to-equity ratio for 2021?
- **Options:**
- A. 2.5
- B. 1.6
- C. 0.9
- D. 1.9
**Explanation:**
To calculate the debt-to-equity ratio, use the formula:
\[ \text{Debt-to-Equity Ratio} = \frac{\text{Total Liabilities}}{\text{Total Stockholders' Equity}} \]
For 2021:
\[ \text{Debt-to-Equity Ratio} = \frac{37,682}{20,017} \]
Choose the correct answer from the options provided. This ratio indicates the relative proportion of shareholders' equity and debt used to finance the company’s assets.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fc661af3a-7936-45bf-a3ab-95afaaacb5fc%2F90311208-9b13-476b-a00b-2624290f5842%2Febmjfup_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Example Financial Analysis Question**
An extract from a computer company’s 2021 financial statements is provided below:
**Balance Sheet**
| As of December 31, 2021 | As of December 31, 2020 |
|--------------------------|---------------------------|
| **Total assets** | 57,699 | 54,013 |
| **Total liabilities** | 37,682 | 37,919 |
| **Total stockholders’ equity** | 20,017 | 16,096 |
**Question:**
What was the company’s debt-to-equity ratio for 2021?
- **Options:**
- A. 2.5
- B. 1.6
- C. 0.9
- D. 1.9
**Explanation:**
To calculate the debt-to-equity ratio, use the formula:
\[ \text{Debt-to-Equity Ratio} = \frac{\text{Total Liabilities}}{\text{Total Stockholders' Equity}} \]
For 2021:
\[ \text{Debt-to-Equity Ratio} = \frac{37,682}{20,017} \]
Choose the correct answer from the options provided. This ratio indicates the relative proportion of shareholders' equity and debt used to finance the company’s assets.
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