What Does the P/E Ratio Measure

question 31

Multiple Choice

What does the P/E ratio measure?

• A)The value that the stock market places on a company's earnings and growth prospects.
• B)The relationship between dividends and market prices.
• C)The earnings for one common share of stock.
• D)The future prospects of the company.

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