Computing Cash Based Ratios

Consider the following information:

Windbag International, Inc.

Selected Financial Statement Information

(Dollars in Millions)

2000

1999

Total assets

$1,086

$ 996

Total owners’ equity

681

660

Debt

145

201

Sales

1,256

1,199

Accounts receivable

28

27

Depreciation expense

74

69

Interest paid

19

22

Taxes paid

53

42

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

142

117

Net cash outflow from investing activities

95

107

Cash flow from operating activities

166

147

Net income

97

79

Required

a. Calculate the following ratios, for each year:

1. Cash return on assets (2000 only)

2. Quality of sales

3. Quality of income

4. Cash interest coverage

b. Based on your ratios, evaluate Windbag’s performance. In what areas do the cash flow ratios indicate positive or negative performances?