Evaluate the liquidity position of Jackson relative to that of the average firm in the industry. Consider the current ratio, the quick ratio, and the net working capital (current assets minus current liabilities) for Jackson. What problems, if any, are suggested by this analysis? b) Evaluate Jackson’s performance by looking at key asset management ratios. Are any problem apparent from this analysis? c) Evaluate the financial risk of Jackson by examining its times interest earned ratio and its equity multiplier ratio relative to the same industry average ratios.
Using the following data for Jackson Products Company, answer Parts a through g:
Evaluate the liquidity position of Jackson relative to that of the average firm in the
industry. Consider the
assets minus current liabilities) for Jackson. What problems, if any, are suggested by this
analysis?
b) Evaluate Jackson’s performance by looking at key asset management ratios. Are any
problem apparent from this analysis?
c) Evaluate the financial risk of Jackson by examining its times interest earned ratio and its
equity multiplier ratio relative to the same industry average ratios.
d) Evaluate the profitability of Jackson relative to that of the average firm in its industry,.
e) Give an overall evaluation of the performance of Jackson relative to other firms in its
industry.
f) Perform a DuPont analysis for Jackson. What areas appear to have the greatest need for
improvement?
g) Jackson’s current P/E ratio is 7 times. What factor(s) are most likely to account for this
ratio relative to the higher industry average ratio?
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