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Vertical Analysis: Vertical analysis is prepared to analyze the relationship among various financial statements with a particular base amount. Use the following formula to calculate vertical analysis percentage:
Formula:
This analysis is otherwise called as common-size statement.
Return on assets: Return on assets determines the particular company’s overall earning power.
Formula:
Formula:
To prepare:
The vertical analysis of the income statement for Company D, and Company L for 2017.
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To comment:
Relative profitability of the companies through return on assets and return on common stockholder’s equity for company D and Company L.
To calculate: the return on stockholders’ equity ratio for the year 2017.
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