Even Better Products has come out with a new and improved product. As a result, the firm projects an ROE of 20%, and It will maintain a plowback ratio of 0.30. Its projected earnings are $3 per share. Investors expect a 14% rate of return on the stock. a. At what price and P/E ratio would you expect the firm to sell? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) Price P/E ratio b. What is the present value of growth opportunities? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) PVGO c. What would be the P/E ratio and the present value of growth opportunities if the firm planned to reinvest only 20% of its earnings? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) 1 of 14 Next > Prev

Even Better Products has come out with a new and improved product. As a result, the firm projects an ROE of 20%, and It will maintain a plowback ratio of 0.30. Its projected earnings are $3 per share. Investors expect a 14% rate of return on the stock. a. At what price and P/E ratio would you expect the firm to sell? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) Price P/E ratio b. What is the present value of growth opportunities? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) PVGO c. What would be the P/E ratio and the present value of growth opportunities if the firm planned to reinvest only 20% of its earnings? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) 1 of 14 Next > Prev

Essentials Of Investments

11th Edition

ISBN:9781260013924

Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.

Publisher:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.

Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues

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