Company: XYZ Corporation

Financial Data for 2023 (in $000):

Item	Amount
Cash	15,000
Accounts Receivable	25,000
Inventory	50,000
Prepaid Expenses	10,000
Total Current Assets	100,000
Property, Plant & Equipment	200,000
Total Assets	300,000
Accounts Payable	20,000
Short-term Debt	25,000
Other Current Liabilities	15,000
Total Current Liabilities	60,000
Long-term Debt	100,000
Equity	140,000
Total Liabilities and Equity	300,000

Income Statement for 2023 (in $000):

Item	Amount
Sales	500,000
Cost of Goods Sold	300,000
Gross Profit	200,000
Operating Expenses	100,000
Interest Expense	20,000
Net Income Before Taxes	80,000
Taxes	16,000
Net Income	64,000

Requirements:

1. Calculate the Current Ratio and Quick Ratio.
2. Compute the Debt to Asset Ratio.
3. Determine the Gross Profit Margin and Net Profit Margin.
4. Calculate the Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE).
5. Discuss how the profitability ratios can influence investor decisions.