A Company Had Net Income of $86,000 in Year 1

question 37

Essay

A company had net income of $86,000 in Year 1 and $118,000 in Year 2. Its net sales were
$640,000 in Year 1 and $611,000 in Year 2. Its average total assets in Year 1 were $1,670,000 and
$1,712,000 in Year 2. Calculate the profit margin, total asset turnover and return on total assets for both years. Comment on the results.

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Definitions:

Growth

Refers to the increase in economic value, size, or output of an entity, often considered for investments or economies over time.

Dividend Payout Ratio

A financial metric that measures the percentage of a company's earnings paid to its shareholders in dividends.

Capital Gains

The profit earned from the sale of an asset, such as stocks or real estate, which has increased in value over the holding period.

Tax Rates

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed, which can vary based on income levels, jurisdictions, and the type of taxes being calculated.