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6.4 Analysing the financial performance of a business
Calculating profitability ratios:
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The Gross Profit Margin measures the percentage of revenue that remains after deducting the cost of
goods sold
What are the key purposes of calculating profitability ratios?
1️⃣ Evaluating operational efficiency
2️⃣ Benchmarking against industry standards
3️⃣ Making informed investment decisions
4️⃣ Identifying areas for improvement
Understanding profitability ratios helps businesses monitor their
financial health
and make strategic decisions.
True
The Gross Profit Margin is calculated using Gross Profit and
Revenue
The Gross Profit Margin formula is (Gross Profit /
Revenue
) × 100.
True
The Net Profit Margin measures the percentage of revenue that remains as net income after all
expenses
are deducted.
True
Profitability ratios
are crucial for assessing how efficiently a business operates and generates returns for its
investors
The Gross Profit Margin is calculated as (Gross Profit / Revenue) ×
100
The Operating Profit Margin is calculated as (Operating Profit / Revenue) ×
100
The gross profit margin is calculated as (Gross Profit /
Revenue
) × 100.
True
The Net Profit Margin is calculated as (Net Profit / Revenue) × 100.
True
If Gross Profit is $100,000 and Revenue is $500,000, the Gross Profit Margin is
20%
The Operating Profit Margin measures the percentage of revenue left after subtracting operating
expenses
Profitability ratios
measure a company's ability to generate profits relative to its
revenue
,
assets
, and
equity
The Gross Profit Margin measures the percentage of revenue left after subtracting operating expenses.
False
The Gross Profit Margin measures the percentage of revenue remaining after deducting the cost of
goods sold
What does the Gross Profit Margin measure?
Revenue after cost of goods
What does the Operating Profit Margin measure?
Revenue after operating expenses
What does the Net Profit Margin measure?
Net income after all expenses
Why is it important for businesses to understand profitability ratios?
Monitor financial health
What does benchmarking profitability ratios against industry standards help businesses understand?
Their performance in the industry
What do profitability ratios measure?
Ability to generate profits
Match the profitability ratio with its formula:
Gross Profit Margin ↔️ (Gross Profit / Revenue) × 100
Operating Profit Margin ↔️ (Operating Profit / Revenue) × 100
Net Profit Margin ↔️ (Net Profit / Revenue) × 100
The Net Profit Margin indicates the percentage of revenue that remains as net income after all
expenses
.
True
What does the Operating Profit Margin measure after subtracting operating expenses?
Revenue
To calculate profitability ratios, data is extracted from financial statements like the
income statement
.
True
A Gross Profit Margin of 20% means the company retains 20% of its revenue as gross profit after covering the
cost of goods sold
.
True
Match the profitability ratio with its interpretation:
Gross Profit Margin ↔️ Measures revenue after deducting cost of goods sold
Operating Profit Margin ↔️ Measures revenue after deducting operating expenses
Net Profit Margin ↔️ Measures revenue after all expenses
What does a Gross Profit Margin of 30% mean for a company?
30% of revenue remains
Industry benchmarks are not important when comparing profitability ratios across businesses.
False
What do profitability ratios measure?
Profit generation ability
Order the key purposes of calculating profitability ratios:
1️⃣ Evaluating operational efficiency
2️⃣ Benchmarking against industry standards
3️⃣ Making informed investment decisions
4️⃣ Identifying areas for improvement
Investors rely on profitability ratios to determine whether a company is a
worthwhile
investment.
True
Understanding profitability ratios is essential for identifying areas for improvement in a business's financial performance.
True
The Operating Profit Margin measures revenue after subtracting operating
expenses
.
Steps to calculate profitability ratios effectively:
1️⃣ Extract data from financial statements
2️⃣ Identify relevant figures (Revenue, Gross Profit, etc.)
3️⃣ Apply the correct formula
4️⃣ Calculate the ratio
The Gross Profit Margin measures the percentage of revenue remaining after deducting the
cost of goods sold
.
True
If a company has gross profit of \$200,000 and revenue of \$1,000,000, what is the Gross Profit Margin?
20%
What does a higher Net Profit Margin suggest about a company?
Overall profitability and ability to generate profits
Business A shows an improvement in Gross Profit Margin but is still below the industry
average
.
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