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Financial Statement Analysis
The financial statements of Gelato Corporation show the following information:
Statement of Financial Position
December 31, 2020
Assets 2020 2019
Cash $257,000 $263,000
Accounts receivable 128,000 163,000
Fair value through net income investments 120,000 119,000
Inventory 320,000 361,000
Plant assets (net) 398,000 418,500
Intangible assets 102,000 128,500
Total Assets $1,325,000 $1,453,000
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable $240,000 $303,500
Long-term debt 60,000 137,500
Share capital 293,000 293,000
Retained earnings 732,000 719,000
Total Liabilities and equity $1,325,000 $ 1,453,000
Income Statement
Year Ended December 31, 2020
2020 2019
Net sales $725,000 $703,000
Cost of goods sold (474,000) (477,000)
Gross profit 251,000 226,000
Selling and admin expenses (126,000) (100,000)
Other expenses, net (106,000) (99,000)
Income before income tax 19,000 27,000
Income tax (5,400) (8,100)
Net income $13,600 $18,900
REQUIRED: Show all calculations. Round percentages to one decimal place.
A. Using horizontal analysis, analyze Gelato Corporation’s change in liquidity, solvency, and profitability in 2020.
B. Using vertical analysis, analyze Gelato Corporation’s decline in net income in 2020
C. Identify at least two profitability ratios that are obtained from the vertical analysis performed in part (b). Is profitability improving or deteriorating based on these ratios? Briefly explain