2. You have been provided detailed information on the condition of Blunt Industries for the years 2015 and 2016. a. Calculate the ratios for 2015 and 2016. b. Evaluate the firm's financial position at the end of 2015 in terms of liquidity, capital structure, assert management and profitability. C. At the end of 2016, the firm has 5,000 shares of common stock outstanding, selling at $15 per share. What were the firm's earnings per share and price-earnings ratio. d. What is your analysis of the financial condition and performance of the firm compared to their industry benchmarks? Blunt Industries Balance Sheets, December 31, 2015 and 2016 Cash 2016 Accounts receivable Inventory Total current assets Land Buildings and equipment Less: Accumulated depreciation Total fixed assets Total assets 2015 $ 11,250 15,625 36.250 5 63,125 $ 25,000 87,500 $ (35,000) 77,500 $140,625 $ 650 20,800 59,150 $ 80,600 $ 33,800 130,000 $ (49,400) 114,400 $195,000 Accounts payable Short-term bank notes Total current liabilities Long-term debt Total liabilities Common stock Retained earnings Total common stockholders' equity Total debt and stockholders' equity $ 13,125 21,250 S 34,375 $ 35,938 $70,313 39,375 30,938 $ 70,313 $140,625 $ 28,600 61.100 $ 89.700 $ 29,835 $119,535 40,950 34,SIS 5 75,465 $195.000 Blunt Industries Income Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 2015 2016 Sales (all credit) 5187.500 $ 400,000 Cost of goods sold (112.500) (240,000) Gross profit $ 75.000 $ 160,000 Operating expenses Fixed cash operating expenses $(31,500) S (52.500) Variable operating expenses (18,750) (40,000) Depreciation expense (6,750) (25,000) Total operating expenses $(57,000 $ (117,500) Earnings before interest and taxes $ 18,000 $ 42,500 Interest expense (5,719 9,094) Earnings before taxes $ 12,281 S 33,407 Income taxes (6,141) (16,703) Net income S 6.141 $ 16,703 Industry Averages 2015 2016 Current ratio Acid-test catio Average collection period Inventory turnover Debt ratio Times interest earned Operating profit margin Total asset turnover Fixed asset turnover Operating return on assets Return on equity 2.00 0.80 37 days 2.50 58.00% 3.80 10.00% 1.14 1.40 11.40% 9.50%