Question

Requirement 1. Compute the profit margin ratio for Achieve​'s Companies for 2018. Begin by selecting the formula to calculate Achieve​'s ​Companies' profit margin ratio. Then enter the amounts and calculate the profit margin ratio for 2018.

Answer 1

Given Information:

                         Achieve​'s Companies Income statement

                           Years ended May 31 , 2018 and 2017    

                                                                         2018                2017

Net sales revenue                                          51,200            50,700

Costs of goods sold                                       20,800           28,600

Interest expense                                              400                  280

All other expenses                                          6,200              7800

Net income                                                      23,800            14,020

Explanation:

(1) Profit Margin Ratio for 2018

Profit Margin Ratio for 2018 = [Net Income / Net Sales Revenue] x 100

= [$23,800 / $51,200] x 100

= 46.5%

(2) Rate of Return on total assets for 2018

Rate of Return on total assets for 2018 = [Net Income / Average Total Assets] x 100

= [$23,800 / {($86,700 + $57,700)/2}] x 100

= [$23,800 / $72,200] x 100

= 33.0%

(3) Asset Turnover Ratio for 2018

Asset Turnover Ratio for 2018 = Net Sales Revenue / Average Total Assets

= $51,200 / $72,200

= 0.71 Times

(4) Rate of return for Common Stockholders Equity for 2018

Rate of return for Common Stockholders Equity for 2018 = [Net Income / Average Equity] x 100

= [$23,800 / {($45,200 + $32,900)/2}] x 100

= [$23,800 / $39,050] x 100

= 60.9%