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What factors associated with debt vs. equity financing might influence price-earnings multiples?


What factors associated with debt vs. equity financing might influence price-earnings multiples?

It deals with the capital structure of the company. As the company has more debt and less equity, it's more highly levered and thus more risky, leading to a higher P/E. With more stock than equity, there's less risk, which would probably trade at a lower P/E.

I might have goofed the signs. I wasn't really sure. But, eh, oh well, I'm sure you figured out the right answer. :) Report It

Heh, yes, thanks, I did :) Share price is also a component of the P/E multiple; as risk increases, share price drops, raising the multiple, and vice-versa. Couldn't have done it without your tip, though! Report It

You broke my brain with that one! As Forrest Gump said, "Stupid is as stupid does." I'm almost inspired to go jump in the lake.

collectable debt and realizable equity!!

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