Decision makers and analysts look deeply into profitability ratios to identify trends in a company’s profitability. Profitability ratios give insights into both the survivability of a company and the benefits that shareholders receive. Identify which of the following statements are true about profitability ratios. Check all that apply. O If a company has a profit margin of 10%, it means that the company earned a net income of $0.10 for each dollar of sales.
O An increase in the return on assets ratio implies an increase in the assets a firm owns.
O If a company's operating margin increases but its profit margin decreases, it could mean that the company paid more in interest or taxes.
O If a company issues new common shares but its net income does not increase, return on common equity will increase.