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What is the purpose of measuring profitability of a company?

  1. To determine the amount of cash a company brings in on an average in a month.
  2. To analyze specific expenses to look for cost cutting measures.
  3. To measure a company’s ability to pay the highest dividend relative to its competitors
  4. To measure a company's ability to earn profit and continue to grow in the short-term and long-term

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Question added by Anil Lalwani , Chief Accountant , Al Ahli Hospital
Date Posted: 2016/10/21
Wilfredo Quito
by Wilfredo Quito , Accounting Manager , DDC LAND INC.

Thanks for inviting Anil!

I selected with No4. To measure a company's ability to earn profit and continue to grow in the short-term and long-term.

     

 

kamran khalid
by kamran khalid , Head Of Finance , Pace College

To measure a company's ability to earn profit and continue to grow in the short-term and long-term

Alfred Jr. Santamaria
by Alfred Jr. Santamaria , State Auditor , Commission on Audit

4th statement is the right answer.

Frank Mwansa
by Frank Mwansa , ACCOUNTING LECTURER , FREELANCER

Thanks for invitation 

I agree with those choosing number 4

Abdullatif Mohamed
by Abdullatif Mohamed , Senior Accountant , Olaat Development

thanks for invit 

answer i no 4 

Profitability is the key objective, and is essential for the survival of the company's work and persistence, and extremely looking forward to the shareholders. Which it is about the relationship between the profits made by the company and investments that contributed to the achievement of these profits. So we find that a great effort directed towards the optimal use of available resources in order to achieve the best possible return for shareholders, worth at least $ achievable on alternative investments that are exposed to the same degree of risk-return. Profitability ratios are used to assess the company's ability to generate profits from its operating activities compared to the expenditures and other costs Taatqaibdtha during a specific period of time. It is also an important tool to measure management efficiency in the use of resources in their possession enough. Indicates profitability ratios which have a higher value compared to the previous periods, the company achieved an increase in sales and thus increase profits. Some examples of the profitability ratios: net profit margin and gross profit, return on assets, return on equity and return on invested capital and net earnings per share.

Ahmed mohsen
by Ahmed mohsen , Senior Accountant , Main Poly Clinic

Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings compared to its expenses and other relevant costs incurred during a specific period of time. For most of these ratios, having a higher value relative to a competitor's ratio or relative to the same ratio from a previous period indicates that the company is doing well.

Rajeevan Pathikkal
by Rajeevan Pathikkal , Accounts Manager , Mariya Group

Measuring profitability is to know the ability of the company in various stages of its activities. Its proper assessment will help for future planning. Eg. G/P ratio, Operating Profit ratio and N/P Ratio. Proper analysis of these ratios can evaluate where the expenses variated much compared to its previous period / year. So it is very important for all financial decision, especially on budgeting.

Tamer Elbeshbishy
by Tamer Elbeshbishy , Financial and Administration Manager , Al Muzun Holding Group

Answer no 4 is the only correct answer.

mohamed Hakim CMA CPA Candidate
by mohamed Hakim CMA CPA Candidate , Accounting Manager , Andersen saudi arabia

 

thanks for invitation 

 

answer :  number 4  

 

 

Ahmed Ezzat Mohamed Nasr
by Ahmed Ezzat Mohamed Nasr , Finance Director , M. Alriyadh Co. (Group of Co.)

Thank you for your kindness invitation.

I'm fully agree with all previous  and expert answers.

Regards

Nazmul Islam CMA
by Nazmul Islam CMA , Manager , Robi Axiatal Ltd.

Correct answer is 4.............................................................................................

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