Which of the following ratios is not affected by the financial structure and the tax rate of a company?
A
Net profit margin
B
Earning power
C
Earnings per share
D
Capitalization rate
Correct Answer: Earnings per share
Earnings per share ratios is not affected by the financial structure and the tax rate of a company.It is calculated by dividing the company's net income with its total number of outstanding shares. It is a tool that market participants use frequently to gauge the profitability of a company before buying its shares.