A Corporation Reported Net Income of $3,730,000 and Paid Preferred

question 119

Essay

A corporation reported net income of $3,730,000 and paid preferred cash dividends of $100,000 during the current year.There were 600,000 shares of common stock outstanding and the market price per common share was $88.33 at year-end.Calculate the company's price-earnings ratio.

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Definitions:

Tax-exempt Investor

An individual or entity that is not required to pay taxes on certain income or investments.

High Dividend Payout

A high dividend payout refers to a situation where a company distributes a significant portion of its profits to shareholders in the form of dividends, often indicating a mature company with limited reinvestment opportunities.

Prefer

To prefer means to favor or choose something or someone over other options.

Current Income

The income generated from an investment or asset in the form of interest, dividends, or other earnings, typically over a year.