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Using the P/E ratioDuring 2012 the Brook Corporation and the River Corporation reported ne...

Using the P/E ratio

During 2012 the Brook Corporation and the River Corporation reported net incomes of $38,000 and $21,000, respectively. Both companies had 8,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. The market price per share of Brook's stock was $43, while River's sold for $32 per share.

Required

a. Determine the P/E ratio for each company.


b. Based on the P/E ratios computed in Requirement a, which company do investors believe has the greater potential for growth in income?

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