Profitability ratios Obj. 5 The following selected data were taken from the financial statements of Vidahill Inc. for December 31, 20Y7, 20Y6, and 20Y5:

20Y7 20Y6 20Y5 Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,800,000 $4,400,000 $4,000,000 Notes payable (8% interest) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,250,000 2,250,000 2,250,000 Common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,000 250,000 250,000 Preferred 4% stock, $100 par (no change during year) . 500,000 500,000 500,000 Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,574,000 1,222,000 750,000 The 20Y7 net income was $372,000, and the 20Y6 net income was $492,000. No dividends on common stock were declared between 20Y5 and 20Y7. Preferred dividends were declared and paid in full in 20Y6 and 20Y7.

a. Determine the return on total assets, the return on stockholders’ equity, and the return on common stockholders’ equity for the years 20Y6 and 20Y7. Round percentages to one decimal place.

b. What conclusions can be drawn from these data as to the company’s profitability?

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