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2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 ROA 6% 8% 8% 7% - ROI 24% 28% 28% 21% 27% ROE 14% 16% 1

ID: 2460924 • Letter: 2

Question

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

ROA

6%

8%

8%

7%

-

ROI

24%

28%

28%

21%

27%

ROE

14%

16%

16%

14%

27%

Gross Profit Margin

50%

14%

14%

11%

14%

Net Profit Margin

12%

14%

14%

11%

14%

Operating Income Margin

15%

18%

17%

15%

18%

Solvency ratio

17%

19%

19%

17%

20%

How do these percents affect the profitability of the company? analyze

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

ROA

6%

8%

8%

7%

-

ROI

24%

28%

28%

21%

27%

ROE

14%

16%

16%

14%

27%

Gross Profit Margin

50%

14%

14%

11%

14%

Net Profit Margin

12%

14%

14%

11%

14%

Operating Income Margin

15%

18%

17%

15%

18%

Solvency ratio

17%

19%

19%

17%

20%

Explanation / Answer

Solution:

Return on Assets measures how profitable a company is relative to the total assets. Return on investment shows how efficiently each dollar is invested in a project in producing a profit. Return on equity measures how much profit a company generates the money shareholders have invested. Gross profit margin assess firm’s financial health by revealing the proportion of money left from revenues after considering the cost of goods sold. Net profit margin shows how much each dollar is earned by the company that is translated into profits. Operating margin demonstrates how much revenue is left after the operating costs are paid. Solvency ratio measures the company’s ability to meet the long term debts.