Reference no: EM132616607
ABC Plc is a women cloths shop. The company is based in Luton. Recently the company faced cash problems and approached your for advice. The following ratios were computed by their junior accountant
Current ratio 2019=1:1 2018=2:1
Gross profit 2019=69% 2018=70%
Inventory turnover days 2019=22 2018=20
Net profit management 2019= 14% 2018=16&
Quick ratio 2019=2:1 2018=3:1
GEARING RATIO 2019=16% 2018=11%
ROCE 2019=21% 2018=22%
TRADE PAYABLE SETTLEMENT DAYS 2019= 26 2018= 22
TRADE RECEIVABLE SETTLEMENT DAYS 2019=30 2018=34
INTEREST COVER 2019=3 2018=6
Required:
You are required to provide an analysis of the company performance by grouping the ratios and provide suggestions how they could improve their performance. List all assumptions you may require to provide your proposals. What are the limitations of analysing the ratios based on other factors?