Questions 3 (4 points) A five-year summary of key financial data for a construction firm is shown in the below table. Evaluate and analyze the performance of this company during the period. What actions, if any, should be taken to improve the company's position? 2015 2011 2,460 800 925 500 235 9.5 2013 2,830 10.5 780 1,010 720 320 11.3 133 202 (000's) Sales % Sales growth Labor Material Cubcontr. Gross margin Gross margin % G&A G&A % sales Income before tax Income before tax% Admin. salary Assets Sales to assets Equity Sales to equity Current Assets Investments Investments Property and equipment Accu. depreciation Current liabilities Long term liabilities Current ratio Debt to equity Income to equity % Income to assets % Sales to current assets 2012 2,560 4 820 900 550 290 11.3 172 6.7 118 4.6 27 812 3.15 287 8.92 532 110 110 280 2014 2,835 1 810 1,010 765 250 8.8 218 7.7 32 1.1 38 850 3.33 280 10.12 5.4 102 4.1 24 800 3.07 350 7.03 520 100 100 280 7.1 118 4.2 32 830 3.4 285 9.93 475.8 120 120 354.2 2,850 1 900 1,040 680 230 8 220 7.7 10 0.4 39 830 3.43 205 13.9 511.5 120 120 338.5 510 110 110 360 100 325 125 110 380 145 120 390 155 130 425 145 140 465 160 1.6 1.28 29.1 12.7 4.73 1.4 1.83 41.1 14.5 4.81 1.22 1.91 41.4 14.2 5.94 1.2 2.04 11.4 3.8 5.56 1.1 3.04 4.8 1.2 5.57