Which Financial Indicator Is Calculated by the Ratio of Annual

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which financial indicator is calculated by the ratio of annual dividends per share to annual earnings per share?

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

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