Chapter D, Problem 36BP

In its annual report, XYZ Athletic Supply, Inc. includes the following five-year financial summary:

Requirements

Analyze the company’s financial summary for the fiscal years 2014–2018 to decide whether to invest in the common stock of XYZ. Include the following sections in your analysis.

1. 1. Trend analysis for net sales revenue and net income (use 2014 as the base year).
2. 2. Profitability analysis.
3. 3. Evaluation of the ability to sell merchandise inventory.
4. 4. Evaluation of the ability to pay debts.
5. 5. Evaluation of dividends.
6. 6. Should you invest in the common stock of XYZ Athletic Supply, Inc.? Fully explain your final decision