what would be the debt to equity ratio for each year in this scenario?
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what would be the debt to equity ratio for each year in this scenario?

Transcribed Image Text:Year
2017
2018
2019
Overdraft ($'000)
50
567
1,167
Trade creditors ($'000)
400
733
1,133
Interest
?
?
The industry averages for firms similar to ARG Inc. are
Net
Profit 9%
Creditor days
70 days
Margin
Interest cover
15 times
Current ratio
2.1 times
Stock days
85 days
75 days
Quick ratio
0.8 times
Debtor days
DEBT/Equity ratio
40% (using Book value)

Transcribed Image Text:ARG INC
Income Statement for the years ending December 31
2019
2018
2017
(S'000)
(S'000)
(S'000)
Revenue
5,200
3400
2600
Cost of Goods sold
4570
2806
2104
Profit before interest & tax
630
594
496
Interest
70
34
3
Earnings before tax
Tax
560
140
560
493
140
123
Net Income
420
420
370
Dividends
20
20
20
Retained profit
400
400
350
ARG Inc
Balance Sheet as at December 31
2019
2018
2017
(S'000)
(S'000)
(S'000)
Fixed Assets
1.600
1,200
800
Current Assets
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
1,450
1,000
600
1.400
850
400
2,850
1,850
1,000
Total Assets
4,450
3,050
1,800
Current Liabilities
2.300
1,300
450
Ordinary shares
1,000
1,000
1,000
Reserves
1,150
750
350
Total Liabilities & Owners Equity
4,450
3,050
1,800
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