The "Conglomerate Discount" Occurs in Large, Highly Diversified Businesses and Results

question 41

True/False

The "conglomerate discount" occurs in large, highly diversified businesses and results from analysts not knowing how to value the vast array of large businesses with complex financial reports.

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