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Tow companies are identical in earnings, growth prospects, leverage, returns on capital, and risk. Company A is trading at a15 P/E multiple, while the other trades at10 P/E.
As an investor you will expect to pay lower for every dollar you make, therefore,10P/E
10 P/E: A rational investor would rather pay less per unit of ownership.
