The following information pertains to Bramble Company. Assume
that all balance sheet amounts represent both average and ending
balance figures. Assume that all sales were on credit.
Assets |
Cash and short-term
investments |
$ 41000 |
Accounts receivable (net) |
25000 |
Inventory |
30000 |
Property, plant and equipment
(net) |
224000 |
Total Assets |
$320000
|
Liabilities and
Stockholders’ Equity |
Current liabilities |
$ 58000 |
Long-term liabilities |
89000 |
Stockholders’ equity—common |
173000 |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity |
$320000
|
Income Statement |
Sales (net) |
$ 85000 |
Cost of goods sold |
41000 |
Gross profit |
44000 |
Operating expenses |
20000 |
Net income |
$ 24000
|
Number of shares of common
stock |
2000 |
Market price of common stock |
$20 |
Dividends per share |
0.90 |
What is the return on assets for Bramble?