Studies Generally Show That the Price-Earnings Ratio Is a Function

question 31

Multiple Choice

Studies generally show that the price-earnings ratio is a function of:

• A)expected changes in interest rates.
• B)future estimated growth of earnings for the individual company.
• C)expected changes in the required rate of return, K_e.
• D)All of the above impact price-earnings ratios

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