Question

Companies A and B each have the same level of total assets, the same tax rate, and the same earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). Company A, however, has a higher debt ratio. Which of the following statements is most correct?a.Company A has a lower return on assets (ROA).b.Company A has a lower basic earning power (BEP).c.Company A has a lower times interest earned (TIE) ratio.d.Answers a and c are correct.e.All of the answers above are correct

Answer 1

a.Company A has a lower return on assets (ROA).

c.Company A has a lower times interest earned (TIE) ratio.

That is options a and c

Step-by-step explanation:

For company A to have high debt ratio means it has a higher debt which will reduce earnings. Company A's earnings will be less than Company B's.

ROA= Net income/Total assets

Since Company A's income is less than Company B's ROA for Company A will be less than that for Company B.

TIE = Earnings before Interest and Tax/Interest

Due to higher debt of company A it's interest will be higher resulting in low TIE.