Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) We can estimate the value of a firm's shares by multiplying its current earnings per share by the average price-earnings ratio of comparable firms.
• B) For valuation purposes, the trailing price-earnings ratio is generally preferred, since it is based on actual not expected earnings.
• C) Forward earnings are the expected earnings over the coming 12 months.
• D) Trailing earnings are the earnings over the previous 12 months.

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