Toys Galore Has Historically Had a P/E Ratio of 18

question 88

Multiple Choice

Toys Galore has historically had a P/E ratio of 18.5. This ratio is considered a good estimate of the future ratio. The firm currently has EPS of $2.10. These earnings are expected to increase by 5.0 percent next year. What is the expected price of this stock one year from now?

• A)$39.31
• B)$40.79
• C)$41.30
• D)$42.78
• E)$43.79

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