Question : Choose the correct statement:
Statement 1: Cross-sectional Analysis compares a firm's ratios to those of a few chosen companies in the same industry or to the industry average at the same period. A similar comparison is beneficial in determining the firm's relative performance.
Statement 2: Comparing a company's present ratios to its prior ratios is another technique to make comparisons using time-series analysis.
Option 1:
Statement 1 is correct, Statement 2 is wrong
Option 2: Statement 2 is correct, Statement 1 is wrong
Option 3: Both Statements are correct
Option 4: Both Statements are wrong
Correct Answer: Both Statements are correct
Solution :
Cross-sectional Analysis means comparing a firm's ratios to those of a few chosen companies in the same industry or the industry average at the same period. A similar comparison is beneficial in determining the firm's relative performance. And to compare a firm's current ratios with its historical ratios called time-series analysis.
Hence, the correct option is 3.
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