Performance report on Barry Computer Company


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Performance report on Barry Computer Company


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Problem 4-23
Ratio Analysis

Data for Barry Computer Co. and its industry averages follow.

Barry Computer Company:
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015 (In Thousands)
Cash $77,500 Accounts payable $129,000
Receivables 336,000 Other current liabilities 117,000
Inventories 241,500 Notes payable 84,000
 Total current assets $655,000  Total current liabilities $330,000
Long-term debt $256,500
Net fixed assets 292,500 Common equity 361,000
Total assets $947,500 Total liabilities and equity $648,000
Barry Computer Company:
Income Statement for Year Ended December 31, 2015(In Thousands)
Sales $1,607,500
Cost of goods sold
 Materials $717000
 Labor 453,000
 Heat, light, and power 68,000
 Indirect labor 113,000
 Depreciation 41,500 $1,39,500
Gross profit $215,000
Selling expenses 115,000
General and administrative expenses 30,000
 Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) $70,000
Interest expense 24,500
 Earnings before taxes (EBT) 45,500
Federal and state income taxes (40%) 18,200
Net income $27,300

Calculate the indicated ratios for Barry. Round your answers to two decimal places.

Ratio Barry Industry Average
Current x 2.0x
Quick x 1.3x
Days sales outstandinga days 35days
Inventory turnover x 6.7x
Total assets turnover x 3.0x
Profit margin % 1.2%
ROA % 3.6%
ROE % 9.0%
ROIC % 7.5%
TIE x 3.0x
Debt/Total capital % 47.0%

Application: Using Ratio Analysis To Inform Organizational Decisions

The Assignment: Barry Computer Company

Prepare a performance report on Barry Computer Company. (Problem 4-23 on pages 131-132 of the course text provides a balance sheet and an income statement for the company.)

  • Prepare your performance report to show calculations for the eleven ratios listed on page 131-132, as well as a comparison of your computed ratios with the listed industry averages.
  • Write a short memo to your supervisor explaining your findings and your recommendations for improvement.
  • Suggest some ways in which the company can plan to improve below industry average ratio performance.
  • Explain why your recommendations would be effective.
  • Be sure to list your computations in an appendix to your report.

General Guidance on Application Length:

The memo portion of this assignment will typically be 2 pages in length as a general expectation/estimate. You can show your calculations of financial ratios in a supplemental appendix to your memo. Refer to the rubric for the Week 2 Assignment for grading elements and criteria for the assignment. Your Instructor will use the rubric to assess your work.