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nsolidated balance sheet and income statement data for Landwehr Corporation appe

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Question

nsolidated balance sheet and income statement data for Landwehr Corporation appear below LANDWEHR CORPORATION Balance Sheets December 31 2018 2017 2016 Cash Accounts receivable (net) Other current assets Investments Plant and equipment (net) $25,000 50,000 90,000 75,000 400,000 S640,000 $75,000 80,000 340,000 145,000 $640,000 $20,000 45,000 95,000 70,000 370,000 $600,000 $80,000 85,000 310,000 125,000 $600,000 $18,000 48,000 64,000 45,000 358,000 $533,000 $70,000 50,000 300,000 113,000 $533,000 Current liabilities Long-term debt Common stock, $10 par Retained earnings LANDWEHR CORPORATION Income Statement For the Years Ended December 31 2018 2017 Sales revenue Less: Sales returns and allowances Net sales Cost of goods sold Gross Profit Operating expenses (including income tax) Net income $740,000 40,000 700,000 420,000 280,000 235,000 $45,000 $700,000 50,000 650,000 400,000 250,000 220,000 $30,000 Additional information 1. The market price of Landwehr's common stock was $4.00, $5.00, and $8,00 for 2016, 2017, and 2018, respectively 2. All dividends were paid in cash Instructions Compute the following ratios for 2017 and 2018. (Round ratios to one decimal point, round earnings per share to two decimal points) (1) Profit margin

Explanation / Answer

(a)(5)

Payout Ratio

2017

2018

Cash Dividends (a)

$18,000

$25,000

Net Income (b)

$30,000

$45,000

Payout Ratio (a/b*100)

60.00%

55.56%

Cash Dividend Paid 2017

Beginning Retained Earnings Balance

113000

Plus: Net Income 2017

$30,000

Less: Ending Retained Earnings

($125,000)

Cash Dividend Paid in 2017

$18,000

Cash Dividend Paid 2018

Beginning Retained Earnings Balance

125000

Plus: Net Income 2018

$45,000

Less: Ending Retained Earnings

($145,000)

Cash Dividend Paid in 2018

$25,000

(a) (6)

Debt to Assets Ratio

2017

2018

Debt (Current Liabilities + Long term debt) (A)

$165,000

$155,000

Assets (Total Assets) (B)

$600,000

$640,000

Debt to Assets Ratio (A/B)

0.28

0.24

(b)

Response:

Profit Margin in 2018 is higher than 2017, it means company is operating well. Debt to Assets Ratio decreases in 2018 it means debt is increases in 2018 which is not a good sign for the company.

(a)(5)

Payout Ratio

2017

2018

Cash Dividends (a)

$18,000

$25,000

Net Income (b)

$30,000

$45,000

Payout Ratio (a/b*100)

60.00%

55.56%

Cash Dividend Paid 2017

Beginning Retained Earnings Balance

113000

Plus: Net Income 2017

$30,000

Less: Ending Retained Earnings

($125,000)

Cash Dividend Paid in 2017

$18,000

Cash Dividend Paid 2018

Beginning Retained Earnings Balance

125000

Plus: Net Income 2018

$45,000

Less: Ending Retained Earnings

($145,000)

Cash Dividend Paid in 2018

$25,000

(a) (6)

Debt to Assets Ratio

2017

2018

Debt (Current Liabilities + Long term debt) (A)

$165,000

$155,000

Assets (Total Assets) (B)

$600,000

$640,000

Debt to Assets Ratio (A/B)

0.28

0.24

(b)

Response:

Profit Margin in 2018 is higher than 2017, it means company is operating well. Debt to Assets Ratio decreases in 2018 it means debt is increases in 2018 which is not a good sign for the company.