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Problems 17 and 18
Problems 17 and 18
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1. Debt
P2-17 The relationship between financial leverage and profitability Pelican Paper, Inc., and
Timberland Forest, Inc., are rivals in the manufacture of craft papers.
Some financial statement values for each company follow. Use them in a ratio analysis
that compares the firms' financial leverage and profitability.
2. Times interes
Item Pelican Paper, Inc. Timberland Forest, Inc.
TOTAL ASSETS $ 10,000,000.00 $ 10,000,000.00
EQUITY $ 9,000,000.00 $ 5,000,000.00
Calculate the following prof
TOTAL LIABILITIE $ 1,000,000.00 $ 5,000,000.00 compa
In what way has the larger debt of Timberland Forest made it more profitable than
Pelican Paper?
Since Timberland has more debt, it might not be able to pay it back
c.
Calculate the following debt and coverage ratios for the two
companies.
1. Debt ratio
Pelican Timberland
69%
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P2-18 Ratio Proeficiency McDougal Printing, Inc., had sales totaling $40,000,000 in fiscal year
2019. Some ratios for the company are listed below. Use this information to determine
the dollar values of various income statement and balance sheet accounts as requested.
Sales $ 40,000,000.00
MARGINAL UTILITY 80%
OPERATING UTILITY 35%
NET UTILITY 8%
ROA 16%
ROE 20%
Total assets turnover 2
Average Collection Period 62.2 days
AVERAGE DAILY SALES
Calculate values for the following:
ROA
Total Assets $ 20,000,000.00
0.16 $ 6,400,000.00 0.16