Practice mode Finance

A low price/earnings ratio typically reflects what kind of firm?

Correct answer C. High riskier firms

Explanation

Investors pay less for each unit of earnings when those earnings are risky, so riskier firms tend to have lower P/E ratios, other things held constant.

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