Profit and Shareholder Wealth Comparison

Introduction
The concept of market-to-book ratios can be defined by a study of two contrasting strategies applied to maximize profits. General Electric Corporation has pursued a conservative growth strategy by focusing on being the best in each industry where it competes. Tyco International has focused on an aggressive strategy through rapid, multiple acquisitions.
Market-to-book ratios reveal if a stock is overvalued or undervalued. If the ratio is greater than one, then the stock is overvalued. In contrast, if the ratio is less than one, then the stock is undervalued. …