The most recent financial statements for Live Co. are shown here:
Income Statement |
Sales |
$19689 |
Costs |
$10586 |
Taxable Income |
? |
Taxes (40%) |
? |
Net Income |
? |
Balance Sheet |
Current Asset |
$11041 |
Debt |
$16438 |
Fixed Asset |
$29973 |
Equity |
? |
Assets and costs are proportional to sales. Debt and equity are not. The company maintains a constant 19 percent dividend payout ratio. No external financing is possible.
What is the sustainable growth rate (in %)?