Which of the Following Profitability Ratios Is Most Useful in Indicating

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following profitability ratios is most useful in indicating the "quality" of a company's earnings?

• A)Price/earnings ratio
• B)Gross profit ratio
• C)Dividend payout ratio
• D)Dividend yield ratio

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