An analysis of last year's financial statements produced the following results. Current ratio 3.6 Quick ratio 2.2 Average collection period 78.0 days Inventory turnover 4.4 Fixed asset turnover 6.4 Operating profit margin 11.9% Net profit margin 6.1% Return on assets 8.8% Return on equity 13.7% Debt ratio 35.5% Times-interest-earned 9.3X Payout ratio 41.4% Use the following data to compute the comparable financial ratios for next fiscal year. Has the firm's financial position changed? Current assets Cash and short term investments $ 14,657,000 Accounts receivable 71,873,000 Inventory 56,372,000 1 Plant and equipment 26,881,000 Long-term investments and other assets 20,606,000 Total assets $190,389,000 Current liabilities $ 37,481,000 Long-term debt 17,895,000 Equity 135,013,000 Total liabilities and equity $190,389,000 Sales $254,553,000 Cost of goods sold 149,903,000 Selling, administrative, and other expenses 69,609,000 Earnings before interest and taxes 35,041,000 Interest 2,529,000 Taxes 13,972,540 Net income $ 18,540,000 Earnings per share $4.13 Dividends per share $1.80 1Average inventory = $56,530,000