Balance Sheet had the following amounts as at 31st March, 2019:

ParticularsAmount
(Rs.)
ParticularsAmount
(Rs.)
10% Preference Share Capital5,00,000Current Assets12,00,000
Equity Share Capital15,00,000Current Liabilities8,00,000
Securities Premium Reserve1,00,000Investments (in other companies)2,00,000
Reserves and Surplus4,00,000Fixed Assets-Cost60,00,000
Long-term Loan from IDBI @ 9%30,00,000Depreciation Written off14,00,000

Calculate ratios indicating the Long-term and the Short-term financial position of the company.

SOLUTION


(i) Debt-Equity Ratio is an indicator of Long-term financial health. It shows the proportion of Long-term loan in comparison of shareholders’ Funds.
Debt-Equity Ratio = Long Term Debts / Equity

Debt = Loan from IDBI @ 9% = 30,00,000

Equity = 10% Preference Share Capital + Equity Share Capital +
= Reserves & Surplus
= 5,00,000 + 15,00,000 + 4,00,000
= 24,00,000


Debt-Equity Ratio = 30,00,000 / 24,00,000 
= 1.25: 1

(ii) Current Ratio is an indicator of short-term financial portion. It shows the proportion of Current Assets in comparison of Current Liabilities.
Current Assets = 12,00,000

Current Liabilities = 8,00,000

Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Current Ratio = 12,00,000 / 8,00,000 
= 1.5: 1


Note: In the above question, Securities Premium Reserve is not considered while computing Equity because it is already included in the amount of Reserves and Surplus.



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