1. Look up the financial statements on the yahoo finance website for Kroger and Apple. Determine the ROE using Dupont analysis for both companies for each of the years, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Discuss your findings. Given the information, what ratio is a good indicator of large barriers to entry? Explain Why. Would it make sense for Apple to buy Kroger? Explain.
2. Suppose that a construction project costs $1000 (in present value) if you start it today. What are the savings (in present value) of delaying it by 3 years. Assume a 10% discount rate and that the price remains the same.