Answer:
Return on equity = 17.46%
Explanation:
DATA:
Issued share capital = $500m
Additional Paid-in capital = $200 million
Retained Earnings = $5.6 billion
Net Income = $1.1 billion
Return on Equity = ?
Solution
Return on equity can be calculated by dividing net income in total shareholder's equity
NOTE: ALL THE WORKINGS ARE IN 1000's
Return on equity = Net Income / Shareholder's Equity
Return on equity = 1,100,000 / (500,000 + 200,000 +5,600,000)
Return on equity = $1,100,000/6,300,000
Return on equity = 17.46%
