17. The projected earnings per share for Risky Ven- tures, Inc., is $3.50. The average PE ratio...

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17. The projected earnings per share for Risky Ven- tures, Inc., is $3.50. The average PE ratio for the industry composed of Risky Ventures' closest com- petitors is 21. After careful analysis, you decide that Risky Ventures is a little more risky than average, so you decide a PE ratio of 23 better reflects the market's perception of the firm. Estimate the cur- rent price of the firm's stock.

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Financial Markets and Institutions

ISBN: 978-0321280299

5th edition

Authors: Frederic S. Mishkin, Stanley G. Eakins

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