You are a research analyst for a publicly traded company, and you've been assigned to give a presentation on how a company uses performance metrics in corporate valuation.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

1. Think about how you would present return on equity (ROE) and earnings per share (EPS) to a group of investors or senior management.

2. Explain the use of ROE and EPS in evaluating the value of a company. Include how to calculate ROE and EPS.

3. Why is understanding ROE and EPS important to a company's value?

4. Share an example of a company whose ROE and EPS you calculated. What do these results say about the company?