D/E = dividends Ã· earnings, the expected long-term payout ratio. This formula requires an estimate for the long-term payout ratio (which is difficult to predict), meaning that there is a reasonable expectation that the company will start paying a dividend in the future.
Acetate fabrics are made with spun filaments of cellulose taken from wood pulp. Classified as a chemical fiber textile or semi-synthetic, acetate is sometimes mixed with silk, wool or cotton to make it stronger.
Acetone is a manufactured chemical that is also found naturally in the environment. It is a colorless liquid with a distinct smell and taste. It evaporates easily, is flammable, and dissolves in water. It is also called dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, and beta-ketopropane.Acetone is used to make plastic, fibers, drugs, and other chemicals. It is also used to dissolve other substances.It occurs naturally in plants, trees, volcanic gases, forest fires, and as a product of the breakdown of body fat.t is also called dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, and beta-ketopropane. Acetone is used to make plastic, fibers, drugs, and other chemicals. It is also used to dissolve other substances.It occurs naturally in plants, trees, volcanic gases, forest fires, and as a product of the breakdown of body fat.