Problem:
Barnes' Brothers has the following data for the year ending 12/31/15; Net income = $600; Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) = $700; Total assets = $2,500; Short-term investments = $200; Stockholders' equity = $1,800; Total debt = $700; and Total operating capital = $2,100. Barnes' weighted average cost of capital is 10%.
Required:
Question 1: What is its economic value added (EVA)? Please explain in detail and show all calculation.