Which Financial Indicator Is Calculated by the Ratio of Annual

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which financial indicator is calculated by the ratio of annual dividends per share to current market price per share?

• A) return on equity
• B) dividend payout ratio
• C) dividend yield on common stock
• D) price/earnings ratio
• E) debt to equity ratio

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