A corporation's capitalization is based on

A) all stockholders,which includes common and preferred stock.
B) common stockholders and bondholders,but not preferred stock.
C) just common stockholders.
D) all stockholders (both common and preferred) as well as all bondholders.

Corporation's Capitalization

The total value of a corporation's issued shares of stock, bonds, and long-term debt, reflecting the market's assessment of its total worth.

Common Stock

Common Stock represents ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock and often pays dividends at a fixed rate.