Using the following financial statements for Pamplin, Inc: a. Compute the following ratios for both 2012 and

Question:

Using the following financial statements for Pamplin, Inc:

a. Compute the following ratios for both 2012 and 2013 using the financial statements that follow.

Industry Norm

Current ratio ............5.00

Acid-test (quick) ratio .........3.00

Inventory turnover ...........2.20

Average collection period .........90 days

Debt ratio .............0.33

Times interest earned ..........7.00

Total asset turnover ..........0.75

Fixed asset turnover .........1.00

Operating profit margin .........20%

Return on equity ..........9%

b. Compare Pamplinâ€™s financial ratios to the industry norms listed above and assess each of the following attributes of the firmâ€™s financial condition: liquidity, capital structure, asset management efficiency, and profitability.

Pamplin, Inc.

Balance Sheets

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