You observe that a firm's ROE has increased from the previous year, but both its profit margin and equity multiplier are below the previous year's levels. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? Its return on assets must be lower than the previous year. Its total assets turnover must be lower than the previous year. Its TIE ratio must be higher than the previous year. Its total assets turnover must be higher than the previous year.

You observe that a firm's ROE has increased from the previous year, but both its profit margin and equity multiplier are below the previous year's levels. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? Its return on assets must be lower than the previous year. Its total assets turnover must be lower than the previous year. Its TIE ratio must be higher than the previous year. Its total assets turnover must be higher than the previous year.

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337395083

Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

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Chapter7: Analysis Of Financial Statements

Section: Chapter Questions

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