Question

Last year, Alfred's Automotive had a price-earnings ratio of 15 and earnings per share of $1.20. This year, the price earnings ratio is 18 and the earnings per share is $1.20. Based on this information, it can be stated with certainty that:

Answer 1

Investors’ outlook for the firm has improved.

Step-by-step explanation:

Computation of Market price.

MPS = PE ratio × EPS

⇒ MPS (Previous) = $1.20 × 15

⇒ MPS (Previous) = $18

⇒ MPS (Current) = $1.20 × 18

⇒ MPS (Current) = $21.60

So, we say that the market price has increased.

Investors’ outlook for the firm has improved.