The current ratio is
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The quick ratio is
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The inventory turnover is
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The average collection period is
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The debt ratio is
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The times interest earned ratio is
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The gross profit margin is
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The net profit margin is
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The return on assets is
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The return on common equity is
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The marketbook value is
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b Analyze Zach Industries' financial condition as it is related to liquidity, activity, debt, profitability, and market. Summarize the company's overall financial condition. Select all the answers that apply.
A
Liquidity: Zach Industries' liquidity position has deteriorated from to and is inferior to the industry average. The firm may not be able to satisfy shortterm obligations as they come due.
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Activity: Zach Industries' ability to convert assets into cash has deteriorated from to Examination into the cause of the day increase in the average collection period is warranted. Inventory turnover has also decreased for the period under review and is fair compared to industry. The firm may be holding slightly excessive inventory.
C
Debt: Zach Industries' debt position has improved since and is below average. Zach Industries' ability to service interest payments has deteriorated and is below the industry average.
D
Profitability: Although Zach Industries' gross profit margin is below its industry average, indicating high cost of goods sold, the firm has a superior net profit margin in comparison to average. The firm has lower than average operating expenses. The firm has a superior return on investment and return on equity in comparison to the industry and shows an upward trend.
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Market: Zach Industries' increase in their market price relative to their book value per share indicates that the firm's performance has been interpreted as more positive in than in and it is a little higher than the industry.