The Basic Shortcoming of the EBIT-EPS Approach to Capital Structure

question 70

Multiple Choice

The basic shortcoming of the EBIT-EPS approach to capital structure is ________.

• A) that the optimal capital structure is difficult to compute
• B) its disregard for the presence of preferred stock in the capital structure
• C) its disregard for the firm's dividend policy
• D) that it concentrates on the maximization of EPS rather than the maximization of owner's wealth

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