Indicate how each of the following measurements is calculated, and appraise its significance. (a) Times interest earned

Question:

Indicate how each of the following measurements is calculated, and appraise its significance.
(a) Times interest earned
(b) Return on equity
(c) Earnings per share
(d) Price-earnings ratio
(e) payout ratio
(f) Book-to-market ratio

Dividend
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