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Performing vertical analysis
The Klein Department Stores, Inc. chief executive officer (CEO) has asked you to compare the company’s profit performance and financial position with the averages for the industry. The CEO has given you the company’s income statement and
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- Prepare a vertical analysis for Klein for both its income statement and balance sheet.
- Compare the company’s profit performance and financial position with the average for the industry.

Transcribed Image Text:KLEIN DEPARTMENT STORES, INC.
Income Statement Compared with Industry Average
Year Ended December 31, 2018
KLEIN DEPARTMENT STORES, INC.
Balance Sheet Compared with Industry Average
December 31, 2018
Industry
Average
100.0%
Industry
Average
Klein
Klein
Net Sales Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Other Expenses
Net Income
$ 778,000
Current Assets
$ 339,000
70.9%
524,372
65.8
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
130,000
23.6
253,628
34.2
Intangible Assets, Net
7,000
0.8
159,490
19.7
Other Assets
24,000
4.7
94, 138
14.5
Total Assets
$ 500,000
100.0%
6,224
0.4
S 87,914
14.1%
Current Liabilitie.
$ 232,000
48.1%
Long-term Liabilities
111,000
16.6
Total Liabilities
343,000
64.7
Stockholders' Equlty
157,000
35.3
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 500,000
100.0%
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