Ratio Analysis (Leaving Cert Business): Flashcards

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Ratio Analysis
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Ratio analysis definition

Financial tool to evaluate company performance & health

Gross Profit Margin formula

(Gross Profit / Sales) x 100

Net Profit Margin formula

(Net Profit / Sales) x 100

Return on Investment formula

(Net Profit / Capital Employed) x 100

Current Ratio formula

Current Assets : Current Liabilities

Acid Test Ratio formula

(Current Assets - Closing Stock) : Current Liabilities

Gearing Ratio formula

Total Debt : Total Equity

Good Current Ratio result

Above 2:1

Good Acid Test Ratio result

1:1 or higher

Limitation: Historical Data

Ratios use past data, may not reflect future performance

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