13. Problem 4.13 (TIE and ROIC Ratios)

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The W.C. Pruett Corp. has $700,000 of interest-bearing debt outstanding, and it pays an annual interest rate of 12%. In addition, it has $800,000 of common equity on its balance sheet. It finances with only debt and common equity, so it has no preferred stock. Its annual sales are $2.94 million, its average tax rate is 25%, and its profit margin is 2%. What are its TIE ratio and its return on invested capital (ROIC)? Round your answers to two decimal places.

TIE:

ROIC: %