Chapter 2, Problem 2.5BE

(a)

To determine

Current ratio: The financial ratio which evaluates the ability of a company to pay off the debt obligations which mature within one year, or within completion of one operating cycle, is referred to as current ratio. This ratio assesses the liquidity of a company.

Formula of current ratio:

$\text{Current ratio = }\frac{\text{Current assets}}{\text{Current liabilities}}$

To determine: (a) Current ratio.

(b)

To determine

Debt to assets ratio: This financial ratio evaluates the ability of a company to pay off long-term debt obligations owed to creditors. This ratio assesses the solvency of a company.

Formula of debt to assets ratio:

$\text{Debt to assets ratio = }\frac{\text{Total liabilities}}{\text{Total assets}}$

To determine: (b) Debt to assets ratio

(c)

To determine

Free cash flow: This measure evaluates the cash-generating capacity of a company from its operating activities, after paying capital expenditures and dividends.

Formula of free cash flow:

$\text{Free cash flow = }\left\{\begin{array}{l}\text{Net cash provided by operating activities–}\\ \text{Capital expenditures–}\\ \text{Dividends}\end{array}\right\}$

To determine: (c) Free cash flow.