Return on Assets (ROA) Analysis

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What does a higher return on assets value indicate about a business?

That it is more profitable and efficient (correct)

That it is using assets more intensively

That it is less profitable and efficient

That it is operating in a different industry

Why should ROA not be compared across industries?

Because companies in different industries use assets differently (correct)

Because companies in different industries have different profit margins

Because companies in different industries have different management structures

Because companies in different industries have different market capitalizations

What can be inferred about a company with a return on assets of 3%?

That it is using assets more efficiently than its competitors

That it is operating in a highly profitable industry

That it is an asset-light company

That it is an asset-intensive company (correct)

What is an example of an asset-intensive company?

An airline company Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule for determining an asset-light business based on ROA?

A return on assets above 20% Signup and view all the answers

Why is ROA useful for comparing companies within an industry?

Because companies within an industry use assets similarly Signup and view all the answers

What does a high net profit margin indicate about a company's performance?

Strong pricing strategies and efficient management of costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate net profit when given the net profit margin and revenue?

Net Profit = Net Profit Margin * Revenue Signup and view all the answers

What does the return on assets (ROA) measure?

The company's ability to utilize its assets Signup and view all the answers

Why is operating income used instead of income after tax when calculating ROA?

Because asset utilization pertains to the operations of the company Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of comparing ROA across industries?

To evaluate the performance of a company relative to its industry peers Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of efficient asset utilization?

Lower costs and higher returns on investment Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating ROA?

Net Income / Average Assets Signup and view all the answers

If a company has a ROA of 15%, what does it indicate?

The company is asset-light and earns 15 cents per dollar of assets Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using ROA in profitability analysis?

To evaluate the company's asset utilization efficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following industries is likely to have a lower ROA?

Airlines Signup and view all the answers

What does a ROA of 3% indicate about a company's performance?

The company is asset-intensive and relatively unprofitable Signup and view all the answers

What is the general guideline for classifying a company as asset-intensive or asset-light based on its ROA?

ROA below 5% is asset-intensive, above 20% is asset-light Signup and view all the answers

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