A firm in steady-state earned $5 per share this year and paid a $4 dividend. The firm is currently selling for $55. Assume an ROE of 8% and a constant discount rate of 10% 1 Calculate the current P/E ratio. 2 Calculate the justified current P/E ratio. 3 Calculate the intrinsic value of the firm. 4 Calculate the forward P/E ratio. S Calculate the justified forward P/E ratio.

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A firm in steady-state earned $5 per share this year and paid a $4 dividend. The firm is currently selling for $55. Assume an ROE of 8% and a constant discount rate of 10% 1 Calculate the current P/E ratio. 2 Calculate the justified current P/E ratio. 3 Calculate the intrinsic value of the firm. 4 Calculate the forward P/E ratio. S Calculate the justified forward P/E ratio. 

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