Practice mode Finance

Multiplying profit margin by asset turnover and by the equity multiplier gives which ratio?

Correct answer A. Return on equity

Explanation

This is the DuPont identity: profit margin times asset turnover gives return on assets, and multiplying by the equity multiplier (assets divided by equity) converts it into return on equity.

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