Question

Decision makers and analysts look deeply into profitability ratios to identify trends in a company’s profitability. Profitability ratios give insights into both the survivability of a company and the benefits that shareholders receive. Identify which of the following statements are true about profitability ratios. Check all that apply.O If a company has a profit margin of 10%, it means that the company earned a net income of $0.10 for each dollar of sales.
O An increase in the return on assets ratio implies an increase in the assets a firm owns.
O If a company's operating margin increases but its profit margin decreases, it could mean that the company paid more in interest or taxes.
O If a company issues new common shares but its net income does not increase, return on common equity will increase.

Answer 1

Answer:

• If a company has a profit margin of 10%, it means that the company earned a net income of $0.10 for each dollar of sales.  A 10% PROFIT MARGIN MEANS THAT THE COMPANY EARNED 10 CENTS FOR EVERY DOLLAR OF REVENUE.
• If a company's operating margin increases but its profit margin decreases, it could mean that the company paid more in interest or taxes.  OPERATING PROFIT = GROSS PROFIT - FIXED COSTS, NET PROFIT = OPERATING PROFIT - (INTERESTS AND TAXES). IF TAXES OR INTERESTS INCREASE, NET PROFITS DECREASE

Explanation:

there are several profitability ratios, the most important ones are:

1. profit margin = net profit / total revenue
2. gross profit margin = gross profit / total revenue
3. return on equity = net income / total shareholder equity
4. return on assets = net income / total assets