Question

Your sister is thinking about starting a new business. The company would require $380,000 of assets, and it would be financed entirely with common stock. She will go forward only if she thinks the firm can provide a 13.5% return on the invested capital, which means that the firm must have an ROE of 13.5%. How much net income must be expected to warrant starting the business?

Answer 1

Answer:

$51,300

Explanation:

Given that,

Assets require = $380,000

Return on the invested capital, ROE = 13.5%

ROE = Net income ÷ Total Equity

0.135 = Net income ÷ $380,000

0.135 × $380,000 = Net income

$51,300 = Net income

Therefore, the net income must be expected to warrant starting the business is $51,300.

Note: Since, all of the total assets are financed by the common stock.