Meiji Isetan Corp. of Japan has two regional divisions with headquarters in Osak
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Question
Meiji Isetan Corp. of Japan has two regional divisions with headquarters in Osaka and Yokohama. Selected data on the two divisions follow: Division Osaka Sales Net operating income Average operating assets S 9,600,000 S 26,000,000 S 672,000 S 2,340,000 S 3,200,000 13,000,000 Required 1. For each division, compute the return on investment (ROI) in terms of margin and turnover. (Do not round intermediate calculations) Osaka Yokohama ROi 2, Assume that the company evaluates performance using residual income and that the minimum required rate of return for any division is 16%. Compute the residual income for each division. Osaka Yokohama Average operating assets Net operating income Minimum required retum Residual income 3. Is Yokohama's greater amount of residual income an indication that it is better managed? Yes O NoExplanation / Answer
1.
Return on Investment(ROI) = Net operating income / Average operating assets
2.
Residual income = Net operating income - (Average operating assets * Minimum required return)
3.
Is Yokohama's greater amount of residual income an indication that it is better managed?
No (as the ROI is lower and ROI is an indication of better management)
Osaka Yokohama ROI 21% (672,000/3,200,000) 18% (2,340,000/13,000,000)