Correct answer = B
"Company Analysis and Stock Valuation," Frank K. Reilly and Keith C. Brown 2008 Modular Level I, Vol. 5, pp. 152-158 Study Session 14-59-b describe and estimate the expected earnings per share (EPS) and earnings multiplier for a company and use the multiple to make an investment decision regarding the company. Compounded Annual Sales Growth --- g% | 2008 Sales = 2007 Sales × (1 + g) | 2008 EPS = 2008 Sales × NPM / # of Shares | FV = 220; PV = -128.4 N = 7; I / Y = ? g = 8% | $220(1.08) = $237.60 million | $237.60 × 0.07 / 6 = $2.7 |
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