EBK FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
EBK FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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ISBN: 9781260464900
Author: BLOCK
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL LEARNING SOLN.(CC)
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Chapter 2, Problem 19P

Stilley Corporation had earnings after taxes of $436,000 in 20X2 with 200,000 shares outstanding. The stock price was $42 .00 . In 20X3, earnings after taxes declined to $206,000 with the same 200,000 shares outstanding. The stock price declined to $27 .80 .

a. Compute earnings per share and the P/E ratio for 20X2.

b. Compute earnings per share and the P/E ratio for 20X3.

c. Give a general explanation of why the P/E changed. You might want to consult the text to explain this surprising result.

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