Question

You observe that a firm's ROE is above the industry average, but both its profit margin and equity multiplier are below the industry average. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
a. Its total assets turnover must be above the industry average.
b. Its total assets turnover must equal the industry average.
c. Its total assets turnover must be below the industry average.
d. Its return on assets must equal the industry average.
e. Its TIE ratio must be below the industry average.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is "a".

Its total assets turnover must be above the industry average.

Explanation:

Return on equity = profit margin * asset turnover* equity multiplier

Return on equity (ROE) is a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by shareholders' equity. Because shareholders' equity is equal to a company’s assets minus its debt, ROE could be thought of as the return on net assets.

ROE is considered a measure of how effectively management is using a company’s assets to create profits.

If ROE is above the industry average, this means that the company's management is above average at using the company’s assets to create profits.