Using an earnings multiplier approach to value the market, which of the following would NOT result in a higher P/E ratio for the market, all else equal? A) | Higher Treasury bill yields. |
| | C) | Higher total asset turnover. |
| D) | Higher financial leverage. |
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Answer and Explanation
Higher Treasury bill yields would result in higher required returns which would decrease the P/E ratio for the market. Higher net profits, higher total asset turnover, and higher financial leverage would all result in a higher growth rate (using DuPont analysis), which would result in a higher P/E ratio for the market.
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