Which Financial Ratio Indicates the Dividend Rate of Return to Common

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which financial ratio indicates the dividend rate of return to common shareholders at the current market price?

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

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