Consider the Following Income Statement Data for Odem Inc

question 68

Multiple Choice

Consider the following income statement data for Odem Inc.:
-Based on common-size analysis, which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The increase in sales revenue in 2016 was caused by higher selling and administrative expenses.
• B) The company's cost to sales ratio improved in 2016.
• C) The increase in gross profit in 2016 was due to increased sales.
• D) Net income as a percent of sales declined in 2016.

Determine the impact of company financial policies (e.g., plowback ratio, EBIT, etc.) on firm value and investor returns.

Apply the dividend discount model and other valuation models to estimate the value of a stock.

Assess the impact of earnings growth, reinvestment rates, and required returns on stock price and valuation.

Analyze the role of market expectations in stock valuation, including expected growth rates.

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