Which Profitability Ratio Requires the Use of Earnings Per Share

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which profitability ratio requires the use of earnings per share and the current market price?

• A) return on common stockholders' equity
• B) dividend payout ratio
• C) dividend yield
• D) price-earnings ratio

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