For the year of $2022,$ both Companies XYZ and ABC reported the same earnings per share $($EPS$),$ but Company ABC's stock is traded at a lower price than Company XYZ$.$ Which of the following statements is

CORRECT?

a$.$ Company XYZ must pay a higher dividend.

b$.$ Company XYZ is probably judged by investors to be riskier.

c$.$ Company XYZ probably has more positve growth prospects.

d$.$ Company ABC trades at a higher $\frac{P}{E}$ ratio.