Use the Following Information to Obtain the Ratios Requested Below

question 127

Essay

Use the following information to obtain the ratios requested below.Where necessary,carry answers to one decimal place.
Dividends per share: $2.16
Market price per share: $48
Net income: $88,000
Average stockholders' equity: $625,000
Earnings per share: $1.56
a.Dividends yield = _____________%
b.Return on equity = _____________%
c.Price/earnings (P/E)ratio = __________times

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Definitions:

Buy Classes

Categories of purchasing decisions that vary based on their complexity, frequency, and the level of decision-making involvement.

Modified Rebuy

A purchasing situation in which a buyer reevaluates options for repurchasing a product or service due to changing needs or conditions.

Straight Rebuy

A purchasing situation in which a business buys the same goods or services without seeking new information or considering other suppliers.

New Buy

A purchasing situation characterized by a customer buying a product or service for the first time, often involving extensive decision-making and research.