P14-3 Perform ratio analysis and evaluate financial position and operating results
Condensed balance sheet and income statement data for Landwehr Corporation appear
below and on page 644.
2018 2017 2016
Cash 25,000 20,000 18,000
Accounts receivable (net) 50,000 45,000 48,000
Other current assets 90,000 95,000 64,000
Investments 75,000 70,000 45,000
Plant and equipment (net) 400,000 370,000 358,000
640,000 600,000 533,000
Current liabilities 75,000 80,000 70,000
Long-term debt 80,000 85,000 50,000
Common stock, $10 par 340,000 310,000 300,000
Retained earnings 145,000 125,000 113,000
640,000 600,000 533,000
2018 2017
Sales revenue $740,000 $700,000
Less: Sales returns and allowances 40,000 50,000
Net sales 700,000 650,000
Cost of goods sold 420,000 400,000
Gross profit 280,000 250,000
Operating expenses (including income taxes) 235,000 220,000
Net income $45,000 $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 are paid in cash.
Instructions
(a) Compute the following ratios for 2017 and 2018.
(1) Profit margin.
(2) Asset turnover.
(3) Earnings per share (Weighted-average common shares in 2018 were 32,000 and