Threads Limited manufactures nuts and bolts, which are sold to industrial users. The abbreviated financial statements for 2014 and 2015 are as follows: Dividends were paid on ordinary shares of £70,000 and £72,000 in respect of 2014 and 2015 respectively. Required: (a) Calculate the following financial ratios for both 2014 and 2015 (using year-end figures for statement of financial position items): 1 return on capital employed 2 operating profit margin 3 gross profit margin

Selected financial information for CraneCorporation as of December are presented below.     2014   2013 Current assets   $82,640   $63,140 Current liabilities   34,440   28,700 Stockholders’ equity   98,400   86,920 Total assets   246,000   221,400 Net sales and net income for 2014 were $369,000 and $29,520 respectively. Dividends of $3,280 were declared for common stockholders and $4,920for preferred shareholders in 2014. Preferred stockholders' equity is equal to 10% of total stockholders' equity.Compute the indicated ratios at December 31, 2014, or for the year ended December 31, 2014, as appropriate. (Round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.12.) 1.   Return on assets   enter percentages rounded to 2 demical places % 2.   Profit margin   enter percentages rounded to 2 demical places % 3.   Payout ratio   enter percentages rounded to 2 demical places % 4.   Debt assets ratio   enter percentages…

I need assistance in finding the ratios for the following (see attached sheets).   Calculate the following financial ratios for 2016 and 2017 10. Average collection period 11. Inventory turnover ( 2015, inventory = $1,540.9 million) 12. Days' sales in inventory

Requirement: Use the 2015 data for Prince Company. Assume a stock price of $28 per share. Compute the ratios. Prince Company paid $7,000 out in dividends for the year. Show how you can figure out that the company paid $7,000 out in dividends for the year.       2015 2014 Income Statement     Sales revenue 190,000 167,000 Cost of goods sold 112,000 100,000 Gross profit 78,000 67,000 Operating expenses and interest expenses 56,000 53,000 Pretax income 22,000 14,000 Income tax 8,000 4,000 Net income 14,000 10,000             Balance Sheet     Cash 4,000 7,000 Accounts receivable (net) 14,000 18,000 Inventory 40,000 34,000 Operational assets (net) 45,000 38,000    Total assets 103,000 97,000       Current liabilities (no interest) 16,000 17,000 Long-term liabilities (10% interest) 45,000 45,000 Common stock (par $5) 30,000…

You are required to calculate:1. Liquidity ratios 2. Solvency rations  3. Profitability ratios For the selected companies and shortly write your comments and findings.