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Ganezh [65]
3 years ago
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If a company's cost of capital increases unexpectedly, which of the following actions will help it maintain or increase its stoc

k price? I. Decrease its asset turnover II. Increase its inventory III. Increase its gross margin IV. Issue a stock dividend
Business
1 answer:
Kitty [74]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

III) Increase its gross margin

Explanation:

If the company increases its gross margin, it will have a direct impact on the company's net profit. The higher a company's net profit, the higher its value = higher stock price.

The only option that increases the value of the company is to increase its net profit, since:

  • an increase in inventory will result in a lower stock price
  • a decrease in the asset turnover ratio will result in a lower stock price
  • the issuing of stock dividends will only increase the price of stock in the short run, later the price will adjust down since the company's book value will lower
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