question 86
Multiple Choice
Exhibit 14.9
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
The Rollerball Corporation's industry averages are as follows:
Net Profit Margin = 7.5%; Total Asset Turnover = 2.2; Total Assets/Equity = 2.0
Rollerball Corporation has the following financial statements for year ending 12/31/2008. (000's omitted)
Sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross Profit Depreciation Operating Expenses Administration Exp. Operating Profit 795 Interest Expense Profit Before Taxes Taxes Net Income Dividends5,4503,2502,20082047011588707247460250
Assets Cash Accounts Receivable Inventory Total Current Assets Net Fixed Assets Total Assets 1001,2501,1252,4751,4503,925 Liabilities Notes Payable Accounts Payable Total Current Liab. Long Term Debt Common Stock Retained Earnings Total Liab. & Earnings 8501,5502,4004254007003,925
-Refer to Exhibit 14.9.Calculate the return on equity (ROE) for Rollerball Corporation and the Industry.
Rollerball Industry Average
Definitions:
Initial Margin
The minimum amount of funds required to open a position in the securities market, used as a deposit to cover some of the credit risk of the counterparty.
Stop-Buy Order
A type of stock market order that buys a security once its price ascends to a specific point, usually to limit losses or enter the market at a favorable momentum.
Firm Commitment
An underwriting agreement in which an underwriter buys all the securities from the issuer and resells them to investors.
Investment Banker
A professional who works in a financial services company or division that specializes in raising capital for companies, governments, or other entities.