
Concept Introduction:
Acid test ratio: Acid test ration is also called Quick ratio. This ratio is calculated by dividing the quick assets (Cash, Cash equivalents, Short term investments and current receivables) by total current liabilities for the year. The formula for Acid test ratio is as follows:
Days Sales in receivable ratio: This is an efficiency ratio that indicates the period for which credit sales remain as receivable. The ratio is calculated by dividing 365 days by the Accounts receivable turnover ratio. The formula to calculate this ratio is as follows:
Inventory Turnover Ratio: Inventory Turnover Ratio measures the efficiency of the company in converting its inventory into sales. It is calculated by dividing the Cost of goods sold by Average inventory. The formula of the Inventory Turnover Ratio is as follows:
Note: Average inventory is calculated with the help of following formula:
Day’s sales in inventory: Days sales in inventory represent the number of days the inventory waits for the sale. It is calculated by dividing the 365 days by Inventory Turnover Ratio. The formula of the Days sales in inventory is as follows:
Profit Margin Ratio:
Profit Margin Ratio is a profitability ratio that represents the percentage income earned on the sales. It is calculated by dividing the Net Income by the Sales. The formulas to calculate the Profit margin is as follows:
Asset Turnover Ratio:
Asset Turnover Ratio is an efficiency ratio that represents the sales earned on the average assets invested in the business. It is calculated by dividing the Sales by Average total assets. The formulas to calculate the Asset Turnover Ratio is as follows:
Return on total Assets: The Return on total assets is profitability ratio that measures the percentage of profit earned on average assets invested in the business. Return on asset is calculated by dividing the net income by average total assets. The formula to calculate Return on assets is as follows:
Note: Average total assets are calculated as an average of beginning and ending total assets. The formula to calculate the average total assets is as follows:
Return on Common Stockholder’s Equity:
Return on Equity is the rate of return earned by the Stockholders on their investment in the company. It is calculated with the help of following formula:
The Average stock holder’s equity calculated with the help of following formula:
Price Earnings Ratio:
The price earnings ratio shows the relationship between price of the share and earnings per share. It is calculated with the help of following formula:
Dividend Yield Ratio:
Dividend Yield ratio is calculated as percentage by dividing the Dividend per share by Market price per share. The formula for the Dividend Yield ratio is as follow:
Requirement-1:
To determine: Current ratio, acid test ratio, accounts receivable turnover, inventory turnover, and day’s sales in inventory and, days sales uncollected for both the companies.

Answer to Problem 5APSA
Solution: Current ratio, acid test ratio, accounts receivable turnover, inventory turnover, and day’s sales in inventory and, days sales uncollected for both the companies are as follows:
Barco Company | Kyan Company | |
(a) Current Ratio | 2.5 | 2.6 |
(b) Acid test Ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 |
(c) Accounts Receivable Turnover | 20.2 | 14.8 |
(d) Inventory Turnover | 8.4 | 5.3 |
(e) Days Sales in inventory | 43.7 | 69.2 |
(f) Days Sales Uncollected | 18.1 | 24.7 |
Barco Company has better credit position.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation: Current ratio, acid test ratio, accounts receivable turnover, inventory turnover, and day’s sales in inventory and, days sales uncollected for both the companies are calculated as follows:
(a) Current Ratio: | Barco Company | Kyan Company |
Cash | $ 19,500 | $ 34,000 |
Accounts Receivable, net | $ 37,400 | $ 57,400 |
Current notes receivable | $ 9,100 | $ 7,200 |
Merchandise Inventory | $ 84,440 | $ 132,500 |
Prepaid Expense | $ 5,000 | $ 6,950 |
Total Current Assets (A) | $ 155,440 | $ 238,050 |
Total Current Liabilities (B) | $ 61,340 | $ 93,300 |
(a) Current Ratio = A/B = | 2.5 | 2.6 |
(b) Acid test Ratio: | Barco Company | Kyan Company |
Cash | $ 19,500 | $ 34,000 |
Accounts Receivable, net | $ 37,400 | $ 57,400 |
Current notes receivable | $ 9,100 | $ 7,200 |
Total Quick Assets (A) | $ 66,000 | $ 98,600 |
Total Current Liabilities (B) | $ 61,340 | $ 93,300 |
(b) Acid test Ratio = A/B = | 1.1 | 1.1 |
(c) Accounts Receivable Turnover: | Barco Company | Kyan Company |
Sales (A) | $ 770,000 | $ 880,200 |
Beginning Accounts Receivable, net (Including notes) (B) | $ 29,800 | $ 54,200 |
Ending Accounts Receivable, net (Including notes) (C) | $ 46,500 | $ 64,600 |
Average Accounts Receivables (D) = (B+C)/2 | $ 38,150 | $ 59,400 |
(c) Accounts Receivable Turnover = A/D = | 20.2 | 14.8 |
(d) Inventory Turnover: | Barco Company | Kyan Company |
Cost of Goods sold (A) | $ 585,100 | $ 632,500 |
Beginning Inventory (B) | $ 55,600 | $ 107,400 |
Ending Inventory (C) | $ 84,440 | $ 132,500 |
Average Inventory (D) = (B+C)/2 | $ 70,020 | $ 119,950 |
(d) Inventory Turnover= A/D= | 8.4 | 5.3 |
(e) Days Sales in inventory: | Barco Company | Kyan Company |
(d) Inventory Turnover: | 8.4 | 5.3 |
(e) Days Sales in inventory = 365/d | 43.7 | 69.2 |
(f) Days Sales Uncollected: | Barco Company | Kyan Company |
(c) Accounts Receivable Turnover | 20.2 | 14.8 |
(f) Days Sales Uncollected= 365/c | 18.1 | 24.7 |
Conclusion: Hence, Barco Company has better credit position.
Requirement-2:
To determine: Profit margin ratio, total asset turnover ratio, return on total asset, return on common stock holder’s equity, price earnings ratio and, dividend yield for both the companies.

Answer to Problem 5APSA
Solution: Profit margin ratio, total asset turnover ratio, return on total asset, return on common stock holder’s equity, price earnings ratio and, dividend yield for both the companies are as follows:
Barco Company | Kyan Company | |
(a) Profit Margin Ratio | 21.1% | 23.9% |
(b) Total Asset turnover | 1.8 | 1.9 |
(c) Return on total assets | 38.5% | 45.5% |
(d) Return on Common |
55.8% | 65.0% |
(e) Price earnings ratio | 16.6 | 14.7 |
(f) Dividend Yield | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Kyan company stock should be recommended as a better investment option, because it is more profitable than Barco company stock.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation: Profit margin ratio, total asset turnover ratio, return on total asset, return on common stock holder’s equity, price earnings ratio and, dividend yield for both the companies are calculated as follows:
(a) Profit Margin Ratio: | Barco Company | Kyan Company |
Net Income (A) | $ 162,200 | $ 210,400 |
Sales (B) | $ 770,000 | $ 880,200 |
(a) Profit Margin Ratio =A/B = | 21.1% | 23.9% |
(b) Total Asset turnover: | Barco Company | Kyan Company |
Sales (A) | $ 770,000 | $ 880,200 |
Beginning Total assets (B) | $ 398,000 | $ 382,500 |
Ending Total assets (C) | $ 445,440 | $ 542,450 |
Average Total assets (D) = (B+C)/2 | $ 421,720 | $ 462,475 |
(b) Total Asset turnover = A/D = | 1.8 | 1.9 |
(c) Return on total assets: | Barco Company | Kyan Company |
Net Income (A) | $ 162,200 | $ 210,400 |
Beginning Total assets (B) | $ 398,000 | $ 382,500 |
Ending Total assets (C) | $ 445,440 | $ 542,450 |
Average Total assets (D) = (B+C)/2 | $ 421,720 | $ 462,475 |
(c) Return on total assets =A/D= | 38.5% | 45.5% |
(d) Return on Common Stockholder's Equity: | Barco Company | Kyan Company |
Net Income (A) | $ 162,200 | $ 210,400 |
Beginning Stockholder's Equity (B) | $ 278,300 | $ 299,600 |
(180000+98300) | (206000+93600) | |
Ending Stockholder's Equity(C) | $ 303,300 | $ 348,150 |
(180000+123300) | (206000+142150) | |
Average Stockholder's Equity (D) = (B+C)/2 | $ 290,800 | $ 323,875 |
(d) Return on Common Stockholder's Equity=A/D= | 55.8% | 65.0% |
(e) Price earnings ratio: | Barco Company | Kyan Company |
Basic Earnings per share (A) | $ 4.51 | $ 5.11 |
Market Price per share (B) | $ 75 | $ 75 |
(e) Price earnings ratio = B/A= | $ 16.6 | $ 14.7 |
(f) Dividend Yield: | Barco Company | Kyan Company |
Cash Dividend Per share (A) | $ 3.81 | $ 3.93 |
Market Price per share (B) | $ 75 | $ 75 |
(f) Dividend Yield= A/B= | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Conclusion: Kyan company stock should be recommended as a better investment option, because it is more profitable than Barco company stock.
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