However, this ratio can be distorted by depreciation or any unusual expenses. Return on investment 1: Net Income/Owners' Equityâindicates how well the company is utilizing its equity investment. Due to leverage, this measure will generally be higher than return on assets.
trembles. [ 1 tremâ²bÉls] 2  a toxic reaction experienced by cattle that have eaten white snakeroot or rayless goldenrod, pasture weeds that contain tremetone, a ketone. The toxic chemical is eliminated in the milk of the cows, causing sickness in humans who drink the milk.
1 (of a fore-and-aft sail) to shake when too close to the wind. ( 2 of a sailing vessel) to be headed so close to the wind that the sails shake. 3  a tremulous motion; a tremble or quiver:The thought sent a shiver down her spine. 4  shivers, an attack of shivering or chills (usually preceded by the).