RATIO ANALYSIS

Data for Barry Computer Co. and its industry averagesfollow.

Barry Computer Company:
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2016 (InThousands)
Cash	$58,320		Accounts payable	$116,640
Receivables	196,830		Other current liabilities	65,610
Inventories	211,410		Notes payable to bank	43,740
Total current assets	$466,560		Total current liabilities	$225,990
			Long-term debt	$153,090
Net fixed assets	262,440		Common equity	349,920
Total assets	$729,000		Total liabilities and equity	$729,000

Barry Computer Company: Income Statement for Year Ended December 31, 2016 (InThousands)
Sales			$1,350,000
Cost of goods sold
Materials	$675,000
Labor	270,000
Heat, light, and power	40,500
Indirect labor	148,500
Depreciation	27,000		1,161,000

Gross profit		$   189,000
Selling expenses		135,000
General and administrative expenses		13,500
Earnings before interest and taxes(EBIT)		$     40,500
Interest expense		10,716
Earnings before taxes (EBT)		$     29,784
Federal and state income taxes (40%)		11,914
Net income		$     17,870

1. Calculate the indicated ratios for Barry. Round your answers totwo decimal places.

   Ratio	Barry	Industry Average
   Current	x	2.09x
   Quick	x	1.18x
   Days sales outstandinga	days	24.87 days
   Inventory turnover	x	6.97x
   Total assets turnover	x	2.20x
   Profit margin	%	1.24%
   ROA	%	2.72%
   ROE	%	5.43%
   ROIC	%	7.00%
   TIE	x	3.75x
   Debt/Total capital	%	34.90%

   
   ^aCalculation is based on a 365-day year.
   
2. Construct the DuPont equation for both Barry and the industry.Round your answers to two decimal places.

   	FIRM	INDUSTRY
   Profit margin	%	1.24%
   Total assets turnover	x	2.20x
   Equity multiplier	x	x

1. Select the correct option based on Barry's strengths andweaknesses as revealed by your analysis.
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   1. The firm's days sales outstanding is comparable to the industryaverage, indicating that the firm should neither tighten credit norenforce a more stringent collection policy. The total assetsturnover ratio is well below the industry average so sales shouldbe increased, assets increased, or both. While the company's profitmargin is higher than the industry average, its other profitabilityratios are low compared to the industry - net income should behigher given the amount of equity, assets, and invested capital.However, the company seems to be in a below average liquidityposition and financial leverage is similar to others in theindustry.
   2. The firm's days sales outstanding ratio is more than twice aslong as the industry average, indicating that the firm shouldtighten credit or enforce a more stringent collection policy. Thetotal assets turnover ratio is well below the industry average sosales should be increased, assets decreased, or both. While thecompany's profit margin is higher than the industry average, itsother profitability ratios are low compared to the industry - netincome should be higher given the amount of equity, assets, andinvested capital. However, the company seems to be in an averageliquidity position and financial leverage is similar to others inthe industry.
   3. The firm's days sales outstanding is more than twice as long asthe industry average, indicating that the firm should loosen creditor apply a less stringent collection policy. The total assetsturnover ratio is well below the industry average so sales shouldbe increased, assets increased, or both. While the company's profitmargin is higher than the industry average, its other profitabilityratios are low compared to the industry - net income should behigher given the amount of equity, assets, and invested capital.However, the company seems to be in an average liquidity positionand financial leverage is similar to others in the industry.
   4. The firm's days sales outstanding is less than the industryaverage, indicating that the firm should tighten credit or enforcea more stringent collection policy. The total assets turnover ratiois well below the industry average so sales should be increased,assets decreased, or both. While the company's profit margin islower than the industry average, its other profitability ratios arehigh compared to the industry - net income should be higher giventhe amount of equity, assets, and invested capital. However, thecompany seems to be in an average liquidity position and financialleverage is similar to others in the industry.
   5. The firm's days sales outstanding is more than the industryaverage, indicating that the firm should tighten credit or enforcea more stringent collection policy. The total assets turnover ratiois well above the industry average so sales should be increased,assets increased, or both. While the company's profit margin ishigher than the industry average, its other profitability ratiosare low compared to the industry - net income should be highergiven the amount of equity, assets, and invested capital. However,the company seems to be in an above average liquidity position andfinancial leverage is similar to others in the industry.
2. Suppose Barry had doubled its sales as well as its inventories,accounts receivable, and common equity during 2016. How would thatinformation affect the validity of your ratio analysis?(Hint: Think about averages and the effects of rapidgrowth on ratios if averages are not used. No calculations areneeded.)
   -Select-IIIIIIIVVItem 17
   1. If 2016 represents a period of supernormal growth for the firm,ratios based on this year will be distorted and a comparisonbetween them and industry averages will have little meaning.Potential investors who look only at 2016 ratios will be misled,and a return to normal conditions in 2017 could hurt the firm'sstock price.
   2. If 2016 represents a period of supernormal growth for the firm,ratios based on this year will be accurate and a comparison betweenthem and industry averages will have substantial meaning. Potentialinvestors need only look at 2016 ratios to be well informed, and areturn to normal conditions in 2017 could help the firm's stockprice.
   3. If 2016 represents a period of normal growth for the firm,ratios based on this year will be distorted and a comparisonbetween them and industry averages will have little meaning.Potential investors who look only at 2016 ratios will be misled,and a continuation of normal conditions in 2017 could hurt thefirm's stock price.
   4. If 2016 represents a period of normal growth for the firm,ratios based on this year will be accurate and a comparison betweenthem and industry averages will have substantial meaning. Potentialinvestors who look only at 2016 ratios will be misled, and a returnto supernormal conditions in 2017 could hurt the firm's stockprice.
   5. If 2016 represents a period of supernormal growth for the firm,ratios based on this year will be distorted and a comparisonbetween them and industry averages will have substantial meaning.Potential investors who look only at 2016 ratios will be wellinformed, and a return to normal conditions in 2017 could hurt thefirm's stock price.