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Using ratio analysis to make comparisons between companiesAt the end of 2012, the followin...

Using ratio analysis to make comparisons between companies

At the end of 2012, the following information is available for City Cinema and Feature Flicks.

 

City Cinema

Feature Flicks

Total assets

$219,000

$981,000

Total liabilities

136,000

523,000

Stockholders’ equity

82,000

452,000

Net income

18,000

65,000

Required

a.    For each company, compute the debt to assets ratio and the return on equity ratio.

b.   Determine what percentage of each company’s assets were financed by the owners.

c.    Which company has the greatest level of financial risk?

d.   Based on profitability alone, which company performed better?

e.    Do the above ratios support the concept of financial leverage? Explain.

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