EBK FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCE
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Chapter 12, Problem 10SP
(Assessing leverage use) Financial data for three corporations are displayed here.
- a. Which firm appears to be excessively leveraged?
- b. Which firm appears to be employing financial leverage to the most appropriate degree?
- c. What explanation can you provide for the higher price/earnings ratio enjoyed by firm B as compared with firm A?
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