10th Edition

ISBN: 9780135160473

Author: KEOWN

Publisher: PEARSON CO

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Chapter 8, Problem 10SP

(Common stock valuation) Dalton Inc., has an 11.5 percent return on equity and retains 55 percent of its earnings for reinvestment purposes. It recently paid a dividend of $3.25 and the stock is currently selling for $40.

a. What is the growth rate for Dalton, Inc.?
b. What is the expected return for Dalton’s stock?
c. If you require a 13 percent return, should you invest in the firm?

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Solution Summary: The author explains how to determine the growth rate of company C. The expected return is 14.96%, which is superior to the required 13% return.

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