Philips, Inc has a debt ratio of 15% and ROE = 13%. What is Phillips’ ROA? (Enter answer as a percent). Solution Debt Ratio = Total Liabilities / Total Assets = 15% ROE = Net Income / Total equity = 13% ROE = ROA * 1/( 1- Debt RATIO) 0.13 = X * 1/( 1 - 0.15) 0.13 = x * 1/0.85 0.13 = x * 1.1765 x = 0.13/1.1765 = 0.1105 = 11% Hence ROA = 11%.