(Learning Objective 6: Evaluating profitability) Lexington Inns reported these figures for 20X4 and 20X3 (in millions):
|
Balance sheet |
20X4 |
20X3 |
|
Total assets |
$15,695 |
$13,757 |
|
Common stock and additional paid in capital |
43 |
388 |
|
Retained earnings |
11,519 |
16,510 |
|
Other equity |
(2,914) |
(9,294) |
|
Income statement |
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|
Operating income |
$ 4,021 |
$ 3,818 |
|
Interest expense |
219 |
272 |
|
Net income |
1,486 |
1,543 |
Compute Lexington’s return on assets and return on common stockholders’ equity for 20X4. Do these rates of return suggest strength or weakness? Give your reason.