A Company Whose Sales Are Growing at Less Than the Rate

question 78

True/False

A company whose sales are growing at less than the rate of inflation may actually be selling less merchandise every year.

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Definitions:

Return Of Capital

A payment to investors that returns some of their original investment, thus reducing the investor's cost basis in the investment.

Capital Gain

The profit earned from the sale of an asset that has increased in value over its purchase price, often applied to stocks, bonds, and property.

Stockholder Basis

The amount invested in a company's stock, used for tax purposes to determine gain or loss on the sale or disposition of the stock.

Taxable Income

The sum of earnings that determines the tax liability of a person or business to the government, once all deductions and exemptions have been applied.