Foundations of Financial Management
Foundations of Financial Management
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781259277160
Author: Stanley B. Block, Geoffrey A. Hirt, Bartley Danielsen
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 17, Problem 16P

a.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The EPS and P/E ratio for Walker Machine Tools before the sale of new shares via rights offering.

Introduction:

Earnings per share (EPS):

It is the profit per outstanding share of a public company. A higher EPS indicates a higher value of the company because investors are ready to pay a higher price for one share of the company. 

P/E ratio:

It is evaluated by dividing the current share price by EPS of a company. It helps in valuing the present as well as future profitability of a company.

b.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The EPS and P/E ratio of Walker Machine Tools after the offering of rights.

Introduction:

Earnings per share (EPS):

It is the profit per outstanding share of a public company. A higher EPS indicates a higher value of the company because investors are ready to pay a higher price for one share of the company. 

P/E ratio:

It is evaluated by dividing the current share price by EPS of a company. It helps in valuing the present as well as future profitability of a company.

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