A young firm has a P/E of 36 as compared to its industry average P/E of 21. Which one of these is the best explanation for the firm's higher PIE? O The young firm's earnings per share may be expected to decrease in the near future. O The young firm may be expected to grow faster than its industry. The firm may be expected to grow slower than the industry given that it is a new firm. The firm is definitely overpriced.
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