Concept explainers
a.
To determine: The value of the common stock if the growth rate is 0.00% to infinity.
a.
Answer to Problem 7.1STP
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Required rate: 12.00%
Annual dividend: $1.80
Formula used to calculate the stock price if the growth rate is 0.00% to infinity.
Calculation of the stock price:
Therefore, the stock price is $15.00.
b.
To determine: The value of the common stock if the growth rate is 5.00% to infinity.
b.
Answer to Problem 7.1STP
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Required rate: 12.00%
Annual dividend: $1.80
Growth rate: 5.00%
Formula used to calculate the stock price
Calculation of the stock price if the growth rate is 5.00% to infinity:
Therefore, stock price is $27.00.
b.
To determine: The stock price if expected to grow at an annual rate of 5% for each of the next 3 years, followed by a constant annual growth rate of 4% in year 4 to infinity.
b.
Answer to Problem 7.1STP
Explanation of Solution
Calculation of the stock price:
Excel working:
Therefore, stock price is $24.03.
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