Refer to the financial statements presented for Chipotle on the previous two pages to answer the following
questions.
BALANCE SHEET
Q1 Review the following accounts, subtotals, and totals; (1) describe your observations; and then (2)
identify what your observations indicate. A response is given for Cash and Cash Equivalents to help
with understanding.
a. Cash and Cash Equivalents… more than tripled from $88 million in 2008 to $401 million in
2011 and from being 10% of total assets in 2008 to more than 25% of total assets in 2011,
indicating this company is cash rich!
Q2 Compute the ratios requested in the chart below. For ratio formulas and explanation refer to
Appendix B – Ratios.
* Industry: Restaurants —Industry ratio averages from money.msn.com
For each ratio, (a) compare the two years of ratios and circle the ratio indicating lower financial
risk, (b) cross out any ratio indicating greater financial risk than the industry norm, and (c) comment
on the results.
Q3 Overall, the balance sheet and related ratios indicate a (strengthening / steady / weakening)
financial position. Why? List observations that support your conclusion and explain why.