All else held constant, which one of the following will decrease if a firm increases its net income?
A)Return on assets
B)Profit margin
C)Return on equity
D)Price-sales ratio
E)Price-earnings ratio

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The price-earnings ratio (P/E) is calculated as the market price per share divided by earnings per share (EPS). If net income increases, EPS increases, which can lead to a decrease in the P/E ratio if the market price per share remains constant.

All Else Held Constant, Which One of the Following Will