Why Must Care Be Taken When Comparing a Firm's Share

question 2

Multiple Choice

Why must care be taken when comparing a firm's share price to its operating income?

• A) Both share price and operating income are related to the whole firm.
• B) Share price is a quantity related to the entire firm, while operating income is an amount that is related solely to equity holders.
• C) Both share price and operating income are related solely to equity holders.
• D) Share price is a quantity related to equity holders, while operating income is an amount that is related to the whole firm.

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