Rubenstein Bros. Clothing is expecting to pay an annual dividend per share of $0.9 out of annual earnings per share of $5. Currently, Rubenstein Bros.'s stock is selling for $16.50 per share. Adhering to the company's target capital structure, the firm has $8 million in total invested capital, of which 40% is funded by debt. Assume that the firm's book value of equity equals its market value. In past years, the firm has earned a return on equity (ROE) of 19%, which is expected to continue this year and into the foreseeable future. a. Based on this information, what long-run growth rate can the firm be expected to maintain? b. What is the stock's required return?
Rubenstein Bros. Clothing is expecting to pay an annual dividend per share of $0.9 out of annual earnings per share of $5. Currently, Rubenstein Bros.'s stock is selling for $16.50 per share. Adhering to the company's target capital structure, the firm has $8 million in total invested capital, of which 40% is funded by debt. Assume that the firm's book value of equity equals its market value. In past years, the firm has earned a return on equity (ROE) of 19%, which is expected to continue this year and into the foreseeable future. a. Based on this information, what long-run growth rate can the firm be expected to maintain? b. What is the stock's required return?
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Transcribed Image Text:Rubenstein Bros. Clothing is expecting to pay an annual dividend per share of $0.9 out of
annual earnings per share of $5. Currently, Rubenstein Bros.'s stock is selling for $16.50 per
share. Adhering to the company's target capital structure, the firm has $8 million in total
invested capital, of which 40% is funded by debt. Assume that the firm's book value of
equity equals its market value. In past years, the firm has earned a return on equity (ROE)
of 19%, which is expected to continue this year and into the foreseeable future.
a. Based on this information, what long-run growth rate can the firm be expected to
maintain?
b. What is the stock's required return?
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