As of December 31, 2010, Thomas Company had total assets of $156,000, total liabilities of $85,600, and common stock of $52,400. During 2011 Thomas earned $36,000 of cash revenue, paid $20,000 for cash expenses, and paid a $2,000 cash dividend to the stockholders.

As of December 31, 2010, Thomas Company had total assets of $156,000, total liabilities of $85,600, and common stock of $52,400. During 2011 Thomas earned $36,000 of cash revenue, paid $20,000 for cash expenses, and paid a $2,000 cash dividend to the stockholders.

Thomas Company looks like a good company to invest in if they paid $2,000 in dividends on $16,000 Net Income.