High price to earning ratio shows company's_____________?

Correct answer: C. High growth prospect

  • A. Low dividends paid
  • B. High risk prospect
  • C. High growth prospect
  • D. High marginal rate

Explanation

A high price-earnings ratio means investors are paying a high price for each unit of current earnings, usually because they expect strong future earnings growth. It does not by itself indicate high dividends or a high marginal tax rate.

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