After Completing an EPS/EBIT Analysis, What Conclusions Would You Make

question 92

Multiple Choice

After completing an EPS/EBIT analysis, what conclusions would you make if the debt line is above the stock line throughout the range of EBIT on the graph?

• A) Debt appears to be the best financing alternative.
• B) Stock would be the best financing alternative.
• C) A combination of debt and stock is probably the best financial alternative.
• D) Dividends must be considered before conclusions can be made.
• E) The company should be privately owned.

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