Question
A firm’s Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) is falling
over three years despite rising profits. Which of the following is the most likely reason?Solution
ROCE = EBIT / Capital Employed. If capital employed (debt + equity) increases faster than EBIT, ROCE falls, even if profits rise. Hence, unproductive use of funds reduces efficiency.
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