Correct answer = D
"Financial Analysis Techniques," Thomas R. Robinson, Hennie van Greuning, Elaine Henry, and Michael A. Broihahn 2008 Modular Level I, Vol. 3, pp. 604-609 2008 Modular Level I, Vol. 4, pp. 136-143 Study Sessions 10-41-f, 11-47-a demonstrate the application of Du Pont analysis (the decomposition of return on equity); calculate, interpret, and discuss the Du Pont expression and extended Du Pont expression for a company's return on equity, and demonstrate its use in corporate analysis ROE = Net Profit Margin x Sales/Total Assets x Total Assets / Equity = 4.00 x 2.80 x 1.60 = 17.92% Alternatively, ROE = Return on Total Assets x Total Assets / Equity = 11.20 x 1.60 = 17.92%
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