1 p QUESTION 3 When assessing the fixed-payment coverage ratio, a the lower its value the more risky is the firm b. the lower its value, the higher is the firm's financial leverage c, the higher its value, lesser is its reliability to pay up the debts O d.preferred stock dividend payments can be disregarded QUESTION 4 1 po measures the return earned on the common stockholders' investment in the firm. 0) a Net profit margin b. Return on equity c. Return on total assets d. Price/earnings ratio