SAMPLE PROBLEMS ON FINANCIAL
RATIOS
1. The management of International Heal Medical Company is evaluating the performance of
its three (3) divisions. The Booboo Division had operating profit of ₱24,950 and on average
used assets with a book value of ₱311,900. The Splint Division had an operating profit of
₱17,500 and used average assets of ₱177,950. The Intensive Care Division had an
operating profit of ₱28,500 and average assets of ₱475,000. The company is planning to
award the Intensive Care Division relying on its high operating profit. Should the
management continue with this decision? Justify your answer.
Answer:
ROI = Income after Income tax
Average Stockholder’s Equity
Booboo division operating profits ₱24,950
Average used assets book value ₱311,900
Sprint division operating profit ₱17,500
Used average asset ₱177,950
Intensive care division operating profit ₱28,500
Average asset ₱475,000
Booboo division operating profits ₱24,950
X 100 = 8%
₱311,900
Average used assets book value
Sprint Division operating profit ₱17,500 X 100 = 10%
₱177,950
Used average asset
Intensive Care division operating profit ₱28,500
X 100 = 6%
₱475,000
Average asset
2. Charlie’s Construction Company is a growing construction business that has a few
contracts to build storefronts in Pasay. Charlie’s balance sheet shows beginning
assets of ₱1,000,000 and an ending balance of ₱2,000,000 of assets. During the
current year, Charlie’s company had a net income of ₱20,000,000. Compute for the
company’s return on assets and interpret the results.
Answer:
ROA = Income
Average Total Asset
Beginning asset + Ending balance
2
Beginning asset ₱1,000,000
Ending balance ₱2,000,000
Net income ₱20,000,000
₱1,000,000+₱2,000,000
2
= ₱ 3,000,000
2
= ₱ 1,500,000
₱20,000,000
= 13.33
₱ 1,500,000
3. Dave’s Guitar Shop is thinking about building an addition onto the back of its existing building for
more storage. Dave consults with his banker about applying for a new loan. The bank asks for
Dave’s balance to examine his overall debt levels. The banker discovers that Dave has total
assets of ₱5,000,000 and total liabilities of ₱25,000. Compute for Dave’s debt ratio.
Answer:
Dept ratio = Total Liabilities
Total asset
Total assets ₱5,000,000
Total Liabilities ₱25,000
₱25,000
= 0.05
₱5,000,000