Accounting & Financial Ratio Calculator
Calculate Gross Profit Margin, Profit Margin, ROCE, Current Ratio, and Liquid Ratio instantly with full Cambridge Mark Scheme step-by-step solutions.
Cambridge Mark Scheme Formula Guide
| Ratio Category | Ratio Name | Official Formula | Standard Mark Scheme Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability Ratios | Gross Profit Margin | $$\frac{\text{Gross Profit}}{\text{Revenue}} \times 100$$ | Expressed as a percentage ($\%$) |
| Profit Margin | $$\frac{\text{Profit for the Year}}{\text{Revenue}} \times 100$$ | Expressed as a percentage ($\%$) |
|
| ROCE | $$\frac{\text{Net Profit / Operating Profit}}{\text{Capital Employed}} \times 100$$ | Expressed as a percentage ($\%$) |
|
| Liquidity Ratios | Current Ratio | $$\frac{\text{Current Assets}}{\text{Current Liabilities}}$$ | Expressed as a ratio to 1 ($X : 1$) |
| Liquid Ratio (Acid Test) | $$\frac{\text{Current Assets} - \text{Inventory}}{\text{Current Liabilities}}$$ | Expressed as a ratio to 1 ($X : 1$) |
Top Cambridge Accounting Exam Pitfalls
❌ Wrong Unit Presentation
Liquidity ratios MUST be written as $X : 1$ (e.g. $1.5:1$). Profitability ratios MUST end with $\%$. Omitting units loses marks!
❌ Omitting Inventory in Acid Test
Inventory is the least liquid asset. Never include inventory in the numerator for the Liquid / Acid Test Ratio!
❌ Confusing Capital Employed
Capital Employed is Total Assets minus Current Liabilities OR Non-Current Liabilities plus Owner's Equity.
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