But profitability should not be an end in itself; it is a tool to help managers determine the most effective use of their resources and gauge the company’s competitiveness and vitality. So instead of just paying out dividends, companies should use their profits to bolster their long-term viability.
这首先要求公司盈利，但盈利不仅限于盈利本身，还是帮助管理者确定最有效利用资源和评估公司竞争力和生命力的一个工具。因此相比于仅仅支付股息，公司应该使用它们的利润来支撑自身的长期生存能力。