AFW Industries has 217 million shares outstanding and expects earnings at the end of this year of $653 million. AFW plans to pay-out 60% of its earnings in total, paying 35% as a dividend and using 25% to repurchase shares. If AFW's earnings are expected to grow by 7.1% per year and these pay-out rates remain constant, determine AFW's share price assuming an equity cost of capital of 11.4%.

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AFW Industries has 217 million shares outstanding and
expects earnings at the end of this year of $653 million.
AFW plans to pay-out 60% of its earnings in total, paying
35% as a dividend and using 25% to repurchase shares. If
AFW's earnings are expected to grow by 7.1% per year and
these pay-out rates remain constant, determine AFW's
share price assuming an equity cost of capital of 11.4%.
Transcribed Image Text:AFW Industries has 217 million shares outstanding and expects earnings at the end of this year of $653 million. AFW plans to pay-out 60% of its earnings in total, paying 35% as a dividend and using 25% to repurchase shares. If AFW's earnings are expected to grow by 7.1% per year and these pay-out rates remain constant, determine AFW's share price assuming an equity cost of capital of 11.4%.
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