Question

Meiji Isetan Corp. of Japan has two regional divisions with headquarters in Osaka and Yokohama. Selected data on the two divisions follow: Sales Net operating income Average operating assets Division Osaka Yokohama $ 10,900,000 $ 39,000,000 $ 763,000 $ 3,510,000 $ 2,725,000 $ 19,500,000 Required: 1. For each division, compute the return on investment (ROI) in terms of margin and turnover. 2. Assume that the company evaluates performance using residual income and that the minimum required rate of return for any division is 16%. Compute the residual income for each division. 3. Is Yokohama's greater amount of residual income an indication that it is better managed? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Required 3 For each division, compute the return on investment (ROI) in terms of margin and turnover. Osaka Yokohama ROI % % < Required 1 Required 2 >

Answer 1

(1)

Particulars	Osaka	Yokohama
ROI based on margin	28%	18%
ROI based on turnover	400%	200%

(2)

Particulars	Osaka	Yokohama
Residual Income	`327,000	390,000

(3) No