Looking back over the last few years it is clear that Nicole Mackisey has accomplished a lot running her business Nicoles Getaway Spa (NGS). Nicole is curious about her companys performance as she compares its financial statements.
Required:
1. Was NGS more profitable in 2016 or 2015? Use the gross profit percentage, return on equity, and fixed asset turnover ratio to help in making a decision (round each ratio to two decimal places).
2. Was NGS more liquid in 2016 or 2015? Use the current ratio to help in making a decision (round each ratio to two decimal places).
3. Was NGS more solvent in 2016 or 2015? Use the debt- to- assets ratio and times interest earned ratio to help in making a decision (round each ratio to two decimal places).