EBK ESSENTIALS OF INVESTMENTS
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Author: Bodie
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 13, Problem 16PS
Explain why the following statements are true/false/uncertain.
a. With all else held constant. a firm will have a higher P/E if its beta is higher.
b. P/E will tend to be higher when
c. P/E will tend to be higher when the plowback rate is higher.
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