You work in the mergers and acquisitions department of a large conglomerate who is looking to invest in a retail business. Two companies, Fashion Forward and Dream Designs, are the final two options being considered. You have the most recent available income statements and two years of balance sheets for each company.
Compute the following ratios for each company:
Profit Margin Ratio
Return on Assets
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
AR Turnover Ratio
Average Collection Period
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Average Sales Period
Debt to Equity Ratio
For this assignment:
Compute all required amounts and explain how the computations were performed
Evaluate the results for each company and explain what each ratio means
Compare and contrast the companies.
Based on your analysis:
recommend which company the organization should pursue
Thoroughly support your conclusion, including what other factors should be considered
Be specific.
Superior papers will:
Perform all calculations correctly.
Articulate how the calculations were performed.
Evaluate the ratios computed and explain the meaning of the ratios.
Compare the companies.
