Use the constant growth dividend discount model to solve the following:
Question 1
A. A firm pays a dividend of $3 per share annually. If the expected growth rate is 4% and the share price is $30, what is the required rate of return?
B. A firm pays a dividend of $4 per share annually. The current share price is $50 and the market required rate of return is 12%. What expected long-term growth rate is consistent with this information.
Question 2
An industrial firm has an ROE of 12%, earnings per share of $10 and a plowback ratio of 60%.
A. If the market capitalization rate is 8%, determine the P/E ratio.
B. What is the present value of the firm's growth opportunities?