PROBLEM 15.4 Calculation and interpretation of ratios Data for White Star Limited is as follows: Current assets Cash Rec

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Problem 15 4 Calculation And Interpretation Of Ratios Data For White Star Limited Is As Follows Current Assets Cash Rec 1 (149.81 KiB) Viewed 15 times

PROBLEM 15.4 Calculation and interpretation of ratios Data for White Star Limited is as follows: Current assets Cash Receivables Inventories Total current assets Noncurrent assets Property, plant and equipment Total noncurrent assets Total assets Current liabilities WHITE STAR LIMITED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE Creditors and borrowings Provisions Total current liabilities Noncurrent liabilities Creditors and borrowings Provisions Total noncurrent liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Shareholders' equity Share capital ($1 ordinary shares) Reserves Retained profits Total shareholders' equity 2019 $m 50 540 450 1 040 160 160 1 200 630 15 645 245 10 255 900 300 80 35 185 300 2018 $m 330 310 260 900 140 140 1 040 510 10 520 195 15 210 730 310 80 35 195 310
Additional information: Net operating profit after tax is $25 million (2018: $38 million). 1 Use the information above to calculate for 2019 and 2018: a working capital b current ratio c quick ratio d debt-to-equity ratio e retum on equity ratio f earnings per share ratio. 2 Identify two warning signals that could have negative implications with respect to the company's ability to generate cash flows to meet its future needs. In each case, explain why the signal you have identified could reflect a cash flow problem. 3 At the annual general meeting of White Star, the managing director, Ms Rose Dawson, made the following statement: 'Recently a number of articles in the financial press have questioned the financial position of our company. This criticism is totally unjustified. Net profit was $25 million and total assets have increased by $160 million. These results show that 2019 was a very successful year for White Star.' Comment on Ms Dawson's statement.