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Suppose Big Tree Recycling Company has a beta of 1.2. The market risk premium is 8% and the risk-free rate is 6%. The company’s last dividend was $2/share and this is expected to grow at 8% indefinitely. The stock currently sells for $30/share. What is Big Tree’s cost of equity capital based on the Dividend Pricing Model?
A. 15.2%
B. 15.4%
C. 15.6%
D. 14%
E. Can't tell since information is missing.
cost of equity Dividend pricing model = [ D0(1+g)/price] + g
= [2(1+.08)/30 ] +.08
= [2 * 1.08/30 ] + .08
= .072+.08
= .152 or 15.2%
correct option is " A"