Which of the following measure reveals how much profit a company generates with the money shareholders have invested?

Correct answer: C. Return on Equity

  • A. Profit Margin
  • B. Return on Assets
  • C. Return on Equity
  • D. Debt-Equity Ratio

Explanation

Return on equity measures profit earned for each unit of shareholders' invested equity. Profit margin relates profit to sales, while return on assets relates profit to total assets.

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