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Two Analysts are independently analyzing the value of Knight, Inc. stock. Knight paid a dividend of $1 last year. Analyst A expects the dividend to grow by 10% in each of the next three years, after which it will grow at a constant rate of 4% per year. Analyst B also expects a temporary growth rate of 10% followed by a constant growth rate of 4%, but he expects the supernormal growth to last for only two years. Analyst A estimates that the required return on Knight stock is 9%, but Analyst B believes the required return is 10%. Analyst B’s valuation of Knight stock is approximately:
A. $5 less than Analyst A’s valuation
B. $5 more than Analyst A’s Valuation
C. $10 less than Analyst A’s Valuation
D. Equal to Analyst A’s Valuation
Option A is correct
Formulas :
Dn = D(n-1)*(1+g)^n
g = growth rate
n = time period
D = dividend
continuous value = D(n-1)*(1+g) / (K - g)
K = requird return
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