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In anticipation of Mary’s request for comparative analysis, it will be useful at this time to do some research. You know that you can obtain the financials of companies within the same sector or Standard Industry Code as Apix Printing (e.g., commercial printing), and that the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Standard Industry 2012 code for Apix Printing is presently XXXXXXXXXXUse theFINC615 Library Guideto search for two other companies in the same industry as Apix Printing.

When you get to work the next day, you see the following e-mail from Mary:

Here is the list of financial ratios you asked for. I need you to explain the computation of each and compute these for Apix’s results for the financial statements you are using for the PowerPoint presentation. Also, compare Apix’s 2-year trend results to that of two other firms in the sector. Indicate how each of Apix’s ratios differ, and indicate whether the two other companies’ ratios or Apix’s ratios are indicative of better performance.

Explain the computation for each of the following, and compute each for Apix and two other companies in the same industry as Apix Printing:

Current ratio
(Long-term) debt to equity ratio
Gross margin percentage
Net profit margin percentage
Return on equity percentage

Present your findings of the above data in a table. Add a paragraph that summarizes your results, indicating whether investors would find the financial analysis results of Apix competitive as compared to rivals in the sector. Be sure to include both positive and negative trends in your analysis.

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Sumit · Accepted Answer

The three companies that for which we have conducted the analysis are as under:
(a). APIX
(b). SGK LLC
(c). Lee Enterprises Inc.
Results for the year 2013:
	Particulars
	APIX
	SGK LLC
	Lee Enterprises Inc.
	Current Assets
	2,04,50,000
	13,26,90,000
	10,43,30,000
	Current Liabilities
	1,81,00,000
	7,36,50,000
	10,69,90,000
	Current Ratio
	1.13
	1.80
	0.98
	
	
	
	
	Debt
	7,30,50,000
	17,96,90,000
	99,80,00,060
	Equity
	8,45,50,000
	25,08,50,000
	17,03,50,000
	Debt-Equity Ratio
	0.86
	0.72
	5.86
	
	
	
	
	Gross Profit
	9,78,50,000
	17,20,00,080
	63,12,60,000
	Revenue
	45,00,00,000
	44,26,40,000
	67,47,40,000
	Gross Profit Margin
	21.74%
	38.86%
	93.56%
	
	
	
	
	Net Profit
	2,62,50,000
	65,30,000
	7,83,20,000
	Revenue
	45,00,00,000
	44,26,40,000
	67,47,40,000
	Net Profit Margin
	5.83%
	1.48%
	11.61%
	
	
	
	
	Net Profit
	2,62,50,000
	65,30,000
	7,83,20,000
	Equity Fund
	8,45,50,000
	25,08,50,000
	17,03,50,000
	Return on Equity
	31.05%
	2.60%
	45.

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