In analyzing two firms in the same industry, we gather the following information: Firm A Net income for the year Common equity, Jan 1 Common equity, Dec 31 Cost of equity capital $120 $950 $1,050 10% Firm B $130 $2,000 $2,000 10%

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In analyzing two firms in the same industry, we gather the following information:
Firm A
Net income for the year
Common equity, Jan 1
Common equity, Dec 31
$120
$950
$1,050
10%
Firm B
(A) Firm A's return on equity (ROE) for the year is 11.4%.
(B) Firm A's return on equity (ROE) for the year is 12.6%.
$130
$2,000
Cost of equity capital
Assuming there are no accounting distortions, which of the following statements is correct?
$2,000
10%
Firm A is a less attractive investment opportunity than Firm B because Firm A has a lower net income.
D
Firm A is a more attractive investment opportunity than Firm B because Firm A's return is greater than its cost of equity
capital.
E There is more than one correct statement.
Transcribed Image Text:In analyzing two firms in the same industry, we gather the following information: Firm A Net income for the year Common equity, Jan 1 Common equity, Dec 31 $120 $950 $1,050 10% Firm B (A) Firm A's return on equity (ROE) for the year is 11.4%. (B) Firm A's return on equity (ROE) for the year is 12.6%. $130 $2,000 Cost of equity capital Assuming there are no accounting distortions, which of the following statements is correct? $2,000 10% Firm A is a less attractive investment opportunity than Firm B because Firm A has a lower net income. D Firm A is a more attractive investment opportunity than Firm B because Firm A's return is greater than its cost of equity capital. E There is more than one correct statement.
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