AFW Industries has 209 million shares outstanding and expects earnings at the end of this year of $741 million. AFW plans to pay out 60% of its earnings in total, paying 39% as a dividend and using 21% to repurchase shares. If AFW's earnings are expected to grow by 8.8% per year and these payout rates remain constant, determine AFW's share price assuming an equity cost of capital of 12.3%. The price per share will be $ (Round to the nearest cent.)

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AFW Industries has 209 million shares outstanding and expects earnings at the end of this year of $741 million. AFW
plans to pay out 60% of its earnings in total, paying 39% as a dividend and using 21% to repurchase shares. If AFW's
earnings are expected to grow by 8.8% per year and these payout rates remain constant, determine AFW's share price
assuming an equity cost of capital of 12.3%.
The price per share will be $
(Round to the nearest cent.)
Transcribed Image Text:AFW Industries has 209 million shares outstanding and expects earnings at the end of this year of $741 million. AFW plans to pay out 60% of its earnings in total, paying 39% as a dividend and using 21% to repurchase shares. If AFW's earnings are expected to grow by 8.8% per year and these payout rates remain constant, determine AFW's share price assuming an equity cost of capital of 12.3%. The price per share will be $ (Round to the nearest cent.)
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