Problem 1-10A (15 minutes)
1. Return on assets is net income divided by the average total assets.
Kyzera’s return: $65,000 / $250,000 = 0.26 or 26%.
3. We know that revenues less expenses equal net income. Taking the
revenues and net income numbers for Kyzera we obtain:
$475,000 – Expenses = $65,000 → Expenses must equal $410,000.
Problem 1-11A (20 minutes)
1. Return on assets equals net income divided by average total assets.
a. Coca-Cola return: $8,634 / $76,448 = 0.113 or 11.3%.
b. PepsiCo return: $6,462 / $70,518 = 0.092 or 9.2%.
4. The reported figures suggest that Coca-Cola yields a marginally higher
return on assets than PepsiCo. Based on this information alone, we
would be better advised to invest in Coca-Cola than PepsiCo.
Nevertheless, and because the returns are not dramatically different, we
would look for additional information in financial statements and other
sources for further guidance. For example, if Coca-Cola could dispose
of some assets without curtailing its sales level, it would look even more
attractive; or, PepsiCo could do likewise, and close the gap. We would
also look for consumer trends, market expansion, competition, product
development, and promotion plans.