Comparies $E$ and $P$ each reported the same earnings per share $($EPPS$),$ but Company $E^{\text{'}}s$ stock trades at a higher price. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

a$.$ Company $E$ trades at a higher P$/$E ratio.

b$.$ Company E must pay a lower dividend.

c Compary E probably has fewer growth opportunities.

d$.$ Company $E$ is probably judged by investors to be riskier.

e$.$ Compary E must have a higher market$-$to$-$book ratio.