Correct answer = C
"Introduction to Security Valuation: Part II," Frank K. Reilly and Keith C. Brown 2008 Modular Level I, Vol. 5, pp. 196-199 Study Session 14-60-e estimate the implied dividend growth rate, given the components of the required return on equity and incorporating the earnings retention rate and current stock price The growth rate for the company is the product of the return on equity (ROE) and the retention rate. The retention rate is 1 - the dividend payout ratio. The ROE for the company is (5.0%)(2.0)(2.5) = 25%. The retention rate must be at least 60% to achieve a growth of at least 15% (0.60 x 25% = 15%). If the retention rate is at least 60%, the maximum dividend payout ratio is 40%.
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