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A firm is expected to generate earnings of $2.22 per share next year. The mean ratio of share price to expected earnings of competitors in the same industry is 15. Based on this information, the valuation of the firm’s shares based on the price-earnings (PE) method is $_______.

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The valuation of the firm’s shares based on the price-earnings (PE) method is $33.3

Explanation:

The price-to -earning ratio is calculated by dividing the market value of price per share by the firm's earning per share.

Given that; earnings per share generated are $2.22

The mean ratio of share price to expected earnings =15

P/E =Share price/earning per share

15=share price/2.22

share price = $2.22*15 =$33.3

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