1. Utilities.
- Subjects
PUBLIC utilities ,FINANCIAL performance ,PRICE inflation ,STOCK exchanges ,RATE of return ,CAPITAL ,INDEX numbers (Economics) ,STOCKS (Finance) ,ECONOMICS - Abstract
The article explores the impact of inflation and a bearish stock market on the dismal performance of utility companies during the years 1967-1971. It presents tables ranking the performance of electric & telephone and natural gas in terms of five-year return on equity, total capital, and five-year annual sales growth. Topics discussed include the Dow Jones utility index, utility financing, and suggestions to help the industry. Also mentioned is equity financing.
- Published
- 1972