14. A security analyst calculates the following ratios for two banks. How should the analyst evaluate the

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14. A security analyst calculates the following ratios for two banks. How should the analyst evaluate the financial health of the two banks? ( LG 12-5)

Bank A Bank B Return on equity 22% 24%
Return on assets 2% 1.5%
Equity multiplier 11X 16X Profit margin 15% 14%
Asset utilization 13% 11%
Spread 3% 3%
Interest expense ratio 35% 40%
Provision for loan loss ratio 1% 4%

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Financial Markets And Institutions

ISBN: 9780071086745

5th International Edition

Authors: Anthony Saunders, Marcia Cornett

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