Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The more depreciation a firm has in a given year, the higher its EPS, other things held constant.
• B) Typically, a firm's DPS should exceed its EPS.
• C) Typically, a firm's EBIT should exceed its EBITDA.
• D) If a firm is more profitable than average (e.g., Google), we would normally expect to see its stock price exceed its book value per share.
• E) If a firm is more profitable than most other firms, we would normally expect to see its book value per share exceed its stock price, especially after several years of high inflation.

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Definitions:

Self-control

The skill to control emotions, thinking, and conduct in scenarios involving temptations and instinctive urges.

Alignment

The act of adjusting or arranging elements in a straight line or in correct relative positions; in a social context, it refers to the process of aligning one's behavior or attitudes with those of a group or another individual.

Ideal Self

The representation of the attributes one aspires to have, reflecting personal goals and standards of perfection.

Ought Self

The Ought Self is a component of self-discrepancy theory that represents the attributes a person believes they should possess, often influenced by societal expectations or personal obligations.