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What is the purpose of return on assets as an analytical tool?


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Equity

The value of an ownership interest in a business, after subtracting liabilities from assets.

Leverage

The use of borrowed capital for (an investment), expecting the profits made to be greater than the interest payable.

Activity

Any specific task, action, or series of actions undertaken, often carrying out a particular function or purpose.

Negative Cash Flow

A situation where a company's outflows of cash exceed its inflows over a given period, indicating potential financial trouble.

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