account homework

compare the indrustry average ratios for the period 2009-2011 to Brands,Inc and indicate if Brands,Inc is favorable, unfavorable or average when compared to the indrustry. Provide assessment of Brands, Inc for 3 years in question

 

2009

                                                      Indrustry Average                                                       Brands,Inc

 

current                                                             2.2                                                                1.8

quick                                                                1.5                                                                1.2 

inventory turnover                                            7                                                                   7.5

average collection period                                 35 days                                                         39 days    

debt-to-equity                                                   1.5:2                                                             1.3:2

 

2010

                

current                                                             2.1                                                                1.75

quick                                                                1.6                                                                 1.7   

inventory turnover                                            7                                                                    8

average collection period                                3 5 days                                                         41days               

debt-to-equity                                                  1.5:2                                                              1:2

 

2011

 

current                                                            2.3                                                                    1.9

quick                                                               1.4                                                                     1.4  

inventory turnover                                           7.5                                                                    7.5

average collection period                               34days                                                              38days

debt-to-equity                                                 1.5:2                                                                  1.2:2