Use the information below for 3M Company to answer the requirements (perform these computations from the perspective of a 3M shareholder).
($millions) 2015 2014
Sales $31,718
Net income consolidated 5,787
Net income attributable to
3M shareholders 5,779
Assets 33,395 $31,886
Total equity 11,747 13,142
Equity attributable to 3M
shareholders 11,708 13,109
A. Compute return on equity (ROE).
B. Compute the DuPont model component measures for profit margin, asset turnover, and financial leverage.
C. Compute ROA.