Which One of the Following Is NOT a Fundamental Factor

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is NOT a fundamental factor that affects the P/E ratio directly?

• A)Expected payout ratio
• B)Required rate of return
• C)Preferred shares dividend
• D)Expected growth of dividend

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Definitions:

Inventory on August 1

The quantity and value of goods available for sale or use by a business at the start of August, often used for financial or supply chain analysis.

Perpetual LIFO

A method of inventory valuation where the last item of inventory purchased is assumed to be the first sold, continuously updated for each sale and purchase.

Cost of Goods Sold

Direct expenditures connected with fabricating the products a business sells, encompassing labor and material expenses.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, determined by a physical count or estimation.