Which one of these is a measure of profitability based on the contributed/invested capital and earnings retained by the company.
return on investment, return on assets, earnings per share, none of the above or return on equity?
The Return on Investment = NET INCOME/ INVESTED CAPITAL ,
Net income if not paid as dividend is the earnings that is retained by the company. Invested capital ,is the amount of capital invested initially.
Return on assets = net income/ total assets
EPS = net income/ number of shares outstanding
Return on equity = net income/ equity.
So, the correct option is option 1.
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