John Snow has recently retired, and he received a large lump sum settlement from his employer. He would like to invest this money to achieve a stable long term income. He is considering investing in the following two companies: Allied Grocers (AG) are a 3-year-old online grocery retailer that specializes in delivering a wide selection of quality food products through an online platform. Beta Solutions (BS) is an established 10-year-old electronics company that is known for selling the most innovative electronic products and software solutions. Selected financial data for 2019   AG BS Average total assets 1,500,000 4,000,000 Average # of common shares outstanding (no preferred shares) 10,000 10,000 Dividends paid 10,000 50,000 Current Market price per share $95 $165   Net sales 1,300,000 6,300,000 Cost of goods sold 900,000 4,200,000 Gross profit 400,000 2,100,000 Operating Expenses:        Administrative expenses 80,000 1,000,000    Marketing expenses 120,000 300,000    Research and Development 5,000 200,000 Total Operating expenses 205,000 1,500,000 Net income 195,000 600,000   Required: Calculate at least 5 ratios for each company to help John to make his decision. Analyze the ratios and provide advice to John.

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John Snow has recently retired, and he received a large lump sum settlement from his employer. He would like to invest this money to achieve a stable long term income. He is considering investing in the following two companies:

Allied Grocers (AG) are a 3-year-old online grocery retailer that specializes in delivering a wide selection of quality food products through an online platform.

Beta Solutions (BS) is an established 10-year-old electronics company that is known for selling the most innovative electronic products and software solutions.

Selected financial data for 2019

 

AG

BS

Average total assets

1,500,000

4,000,000

Average # of common shares outstanding (no preferred shares)

10,000

10,000

Dividends paid

10,000

50,000

Current Market price per share

$95

$165

 

Net sales

1,300,000

6,300,000

Cost of goods sold

900,000

4,200,000

Gross profit

400,000

2,100,000

Operating Expenses:

 

 

   Administrative expenses

80,000

1,000,000

   Marketing expenses

120,000

300,000

   Research and Development

5,000

200,000

Total Operating expenses

205,000

1,500,000

Net income

195,000

600,000

 

Required:

  1. Calculate at least 5 ratios for each company to help John to make his decision.
  2. Analyze the ratios and provide advice to John.

 

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