The Higher the Times Interest Earned Ratio,the Greater the Risk

question 88

True/False

The higher the times interest earned ratio,the greater the risk of nonpayment of interest.The higher the times interest earned ratio,the better able the company is to meet its interest obligations.

Compute and interpret the turnover ratios, including accounts receivable turnover and inventory turnover.

Understand the significance of earnings per share (EPS) and how it affects shareholder value.

Calculate and interpret the dividend payout ratio and its implication for company's dividend policy.

Understand the significance of the price-earnings ratio and what it indicates about market perception.

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