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Earnings per common share of ABC Industries for the next year are expected to be $2.25 and to grow 7.5% per year over the next 4 years. At the end of the 5 years, earnings growth rate is expected to fall to 6.25% and continue at that rate for the foreseeable future. ABC’s dividend payout ratio is 40%. If the expected return on ABC's common shares is 18.5%, calculate the current share price. (Round your answer to the nearest cent.) | |
Current share price $ |
Earnings per share next year(E1) = $2.25
ABC’s dividend payout ratio is 40%
Expected dividend in year 1(D1) = E1*40% = $2.25*40%
= $0.9
Assuming ABC’s dividend payout ratio will be constant at 40% in future years
Expected Growth rate of Dividend for next 4 years(g) = 7.5%
Dividend growth rate theerafter forever(g1) = 6.25%
Required rate of Return(Ke) = 18.5%
Calculating the Intrinsic Value of Stock:-
P0 = 0.759+0.689+0.625+0.567+0.514+4.461
P0 = $7.62
So, the Current Value of Stock is $7.62