The correct answer is: A. pessimistic
Book value is the value of a company’s assets minus its liabilities. Market value is the price at which a company’s stock is trading on the stock market. If book value is greater than market value, it means that the company’s assets are worth more than the company’s stock is worth. This could be because the company is undervalued, or it could be because the company has a lot of debt.
Pessimistic investors believe that the future of the company is not bright. They believe that the company’s stock price will continue to decline, and they may sell their shares. Optimistic investors believe that the future of the company is bright. They believe that the company’s stock price will increase, and they may buy shares. Experienced investors have a lot of knowledge about the stock market and about the company. They are able to make informed decisions about whether to buy or sell shares. Inexperienced investors do not have as much knowledge about the stock market or about the company. They may make decisions based on emotion or on information that is not accurate.
In this case, the investors who believe that the book value is greater than the market value are pessimistic. They believe that the company’s stock price will continue to decline, and they may sell their shares.