Gulf Controls, Inc., has a net profit margin of 10 percent and earnings after taxes of $600,000. Its current balance sheet follows: a. Calculate Gulf’s return on stockholders’ equity. b. The industry average ratios are as follows: Compare Gulf Controls with the average firm in the industry. What is the source of the major differences between the Gulf and the industry average ratios?

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Gulf Controls, Inc., has a net profit margin of 10 percent and earnings after taxes of $600,000. Its current balance sheet follows:

a. Calculate Gulf’s return on stockholders’ equity.

b. The industry average ratios are as follows:

Compare Gulf Controls with the average firm in the industry. What is the source of the major differences between the Gulf and the industry average ratios?

Net profit margin
6%
Total asset turnover
2.5 times
Equity multiplier
1.4 times
Transcribed Image Text:Net profit margin 6% Total asset turnover 2.5 times Equity multiplier 1.4 times
Current assets
$1,800,000
Current liabilities
$ 600,000
Fixed assets
2,200,000
Long-term debt
1,000,000
Total assets
$4,000,000
Common stock
500,000
Retained earnings
1,900,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$4,000,000
Transcribed Image Text:Current assets $1,800,000 Current liabilities $ 600,000 Fixed assets 2,200,000 Long-term debt 1,000,000 Total assets $4,000,000 Common stock 500,000 Retained earnings 1,900,000 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $4,000,000
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