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Co. wishes to maintain a growth rate of 11 percent a year, a debt–equity ratio of 1.7, and a dividend payout ratio of 30 percent. The ratio of total assets to sales is constant at 0.7.
What profit margin must the firm achieve? (in %) (round 4 decimals)
Growth Rate = ROE * Retention Ratio
0.11 = ROE * (1-0.30)
ROE = 0.11 / 0.70
ROE = 15.71%
Equity Multiplier = 1+ Debt Equity Ratio
= 1 + 1.7
= 2.7
Total Assets Turnover Ratio 0.70
As per Du Pont Analysis
ROE = Profit Margin * Assets Turnover Ratio * Equity multiplier
= 15.71% * 0.70 * 2.7
= 29.69%