When an Investor Is Evaluating Whether to Purchase Stock in a Company

question 173

Multiple Choice

When an investor is evaluating whether to purchase stock in a company, which of the following considerations is most important?

• A)Will working capital be sufficient to support growth?
• B)Will the key ratios be reported on the balance sheet?
• C)Will cash flows from operations exceed net income in the coming years?
• D)Will the company earn a satisfactory return on the amount invested by stockholders?

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