Question

Use the following information to answer this question. Windswept, Inc. 2017 Income Statement ($ in millions) Net sales $ 9,500 Cost of goods sold 7,700 Depreciation 445 Earnings before interest and taxes $ 1,355 Interest paid 90 Taxable income $ 1,265 Taxes 443 Net income $ 822 Windswept, Inc. 2016 and 2017 Balance Sheets ($ in millions) 2016 2017 2016 2017 Cash $ 230 $ 265 Accounts payable $ 1,460 $ 1,580 Accounts rec. 1,010 910 Long-term debt 1,020 1,345 Inventory 1,680 1,670 Common stock 3,260 2,980 Total $ 2,920 $ 2,845 Retained earnings 600 850 Net fixed assets 3,420 3,910 Total assets $ 6,340 $ 6,755 Total liab. & equity $ 6,340 $ 6,755 What is the return on equity for 2017?

Answer 1

Answer:

The return on equity for 2017 is 21.46 %

Explanation:

Return on equity measures the return earned on the owners investment in the company.

Return on equity = Net Income for the year / Total Shareholders Funds × 100

                            = $822 / ( $2,980 + $850) × 100

                            = 21.4621 or 21.46 %

Note : That Retained earning is part of Owners Investment.

Conclusion :

The return on equity for 2017 is 21.46 %