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    Oct 4, 2008, 06:33 AM
    Choosing between 2 companies
    Hi can anyone please help me with the following question?

    We have the following information for Company X and Company Y for the years-ended 28 February 2007 and 2008.

    Company X Company Y
    2008 2007 2008 2007

    Return on Shareholders Equity 31% 35% 25% 20%

    Net Profit before tax (R m) R 5.5 R 6.6 R 5.2 R 4.6
    Current Ratio 3.1:1 3.2:1 2.2:1 1.68:1

    Acid-test Ratio 0.75:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 0.78:1

    Debtors Receivable Period 45 days 60 days 30 days 40 days

    Creditors Payment Period 30 days 30 days 40 days 45 days

    Stock Turnover Rate 4 times 6 times 9 times 6 times

    Gearing Ratio 60 % 40 % 20% 25%


    Prepare a report to be presented after an analysis and interpretation of the above information and which company would you recommend, giving reasons for your choice.

    Thank you,

    Miss Rose
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    Oct 4, 2008, 06:35 AM
    Thank you for taking the time to copy your homework to AMHD.
    Please refer to this announcement: Ask Me Help Desk - Announcements in Forum : Homework Help
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