Firm ABC and Firm XYZ Both Have ROEs of 18%;

question 53

Multiple Choice

Firm ABC and Firm XYZ both have ROEs of 18%; however, Firm ABC has a much higher ROA than Firm XYZ. Which of the following do we know to be true? Relative to Firm ABC, Firm XYZ has a higher:

• A) debt ratio.
• B) total asset turnover ratio.
• C) current ratio.
• D) net profit margin.

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Definitions:

Dividends Per Share

The total dividends declared by a company for each share of common stock owned.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that entitles its holder to dividends that, if not paid, accumulate and must be paid out before any dividends can go to common stockholders.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.

Dividends Per Share

The amount of dividends that a company declares to distribute for each share of its common stock.