“Higher the ratio, the more favourable it is”. This statement does not apply with respect to

Stock Turnover Ratio
Net Profit Ratio
Gross Profit Ratio
Operating Ratio

The correct answer is: A. Stock Turnover Ratio

A stock turnover ratio is a measure of how efficiently a company manages its inventory. It is calculated by dividing the cost of goods sold by the average inventory. A higher stock turnover ratio indicates that a company is selling its inventory more quickly, which can be a sign of good management. However, a very high stock turnover ratio can also indicate that a company is not holding enough inventory to meet customer demand.

The other options are all measures of profitability, and a higher ratio for these measures generally indicates better performance.

  • Net profit ratio is a measure of how much profit a company makes after accounting for all expenses. It is calculated by dividing net income by net sales. A higher net profit ratio indicates that a company is more profitable.
  • Gross profit ratio is a measure of how much profit a company makes from its sales before accounting for expenses other than the cost of goods sold. It is calculated by dividing gross profit by net sales. A higher gross profit ratio indicates that a company is more profitable.
  • Operating ratio is a measure of how much a company spends on operating expenses relative to its sales. It is calculated by dividing operating expenses by net sales. A lower operating ratio indicates that a company is more efficient in its use of resources.