Company a and Company B Operate in the Same Industry

question 73

Multiple Choice

Company A and Company B operate in the same industry. Company B has a price to book value that is much higher than A's. Both companies have price to book value ratios greater than one. Which of the following could explain this difference, all else equal?

• A) A uses less conservative accounting methods
• B) A has lower expected future dividend payout ratio
• C) A has higher expected growth
• D) A has many more shares outstanding

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