1.Quick fix Auto's ROA has is currently negative but has improved since 2000. Most of the decrease has come from the deteriorating profit situation. The firm's total asset turnover has improved since 1999 2.The firm's ROE has suffered significantly since 1997 This has occurred largely due to the steep drop in net profit margin. Had the firm not had such a high equity multiplier(from its high level of debt, the situation would have looked considerably worse