alleryStart learning →What drawback makes older businesses show a higher ROCE?
AHigher tax rates
BLarger inventories
CFewer employees
DLower book values
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Lower book values
As assets are depreciated their book value falls, which raises ROCE even when cash flow stays the same.
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