Reference no: EM132604136
The balance sheets of two competing companies in the same industry are provided below. The companies have approximately the same volume of sales and similar operating capacities.
Balance Sheets
Alpha Co. Beta Co.
Assets:
??Current assets $ 218,000 $200,000
Property plant, and equipment 1,090,000 825,000
Accumulated depreciation (279,000) (425,000)
Total assets $ 1,029,000 $600,000???
Liabilities and shareholders' equity??:
Current liabilities $ 103,000 $ 28,000
Non- current liabilities $611,000 $ 150,000
Share capital $ 100,000 $150,000
Retained earnings 215,000 572,000
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,029,000 $600,000
Instructions
Question 1: Calculate the debt to total assets ratio for both companies. Which company is more solvent?
Question 2: Based on the information provided, can horizontal analysis be used to determine which company is more profitable?