Deck 10: Stock Valuation

Question 1

A firm just paid $2.00 on its common stock and expects to continue paying dividends,which are expected to grow 5% each year,from now to infinity.If the required rate of return for this stock is 9%,then the value of the stock is:

A)$50.00.
B)$40.00.
C)$54.50.
D)$52.50.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

You are evaluating the purchase of Holdings,Inc.common stock that just paid a dividend of $1.80,and the dividend will be $1.80 per share per year for the next ten years.You plan to hold the stock for three years and then sell it.You expect the price of the company's stock to rise to $51.50 at the end of your three-year holding period.You estimate that a required rate of return of 17.5% will be adequate compensation for this investment.Calculate the present value of the expected future stock price.Round to the nearest $.25.

A)$64.00
B)$55.25
C)$31.75
D)$103.00

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Butler,Inc.'s return on equity is 17% and management retains 75% of earnings for investment purposes.Based on this information,what will be the firm's growth rate?

A)4.25%
B)22.67%
C)44.12%
D)12.75%

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A decrease in the ________ will cause an increase in common stock value.

A)growth rate
B)required rate of return
C)last paid dividend
D)both B and C

Question 5

Acme Consolidated has a return on equity of 12%.If Acme distributes 60% of earnings as dividends,then we would expect the common shareholders' investment in the firm and the value of the common stock to grow by:

A)4.80%.
B)7.20%.
C)12%.
D)6%.

Question 6

Green Company's common stock is currently selling at $24.00 per share.The company recently paid dividends of $1.92 per share and projects growth at a rate of 4%.At this rate,what is the stock's expected rate of return?

A)4.08%
B)8.00%
C)12.00%
D)8.80%

Question 7

You are evaluating the purchase of Cellars,Inc.common stock that just paid a dividend of $1.80.You expect the dividend to grow at a rate of 12% for the next three years.You plan to hold the stock for three years and then sell it.You estimate that a required rate of return of 17.5% will be adequate compensation for this investment.Calculate the present value of the expected dividends.Round to the nearest $0.10.

A)$4.90
B)$11.50
C)$9.80
D)$6.10

Question 8

If a company has a return on equity of 25% and wants a growth rate of 10%,how much of ROE should be retained?

A)40%
B)50%
C)60%
D)70%

Question 9

Marshall Manufacturing has common stock which paid a dividend of $1.00 a share last year.You expect the stock to grow at 5% per year.If the appropriate rate of return on this stock is 12%,how much are you willing to pay for the stock today?

A)$13.00
B)$15.00
C)$17.00
D)$19.00

Question 10

The expected rate of return on a share of common stock whose dividends are growing at a constant rate (g)is which of the following?

A)(D₁ + g)/Vc
B)D₁/Vc + g
C)D₁/g
D)D₁/Vc

Question 11

Marble Corporation's ROE is 17%.Their dividend payout ratio is 20%.The last dividend,just paid,was $2.58.If dividends are expected to grow by the company's sustainable growth rate indefinitely,what is the current value of Marble common stock if its required return is 18%?

A)$14.33
B)$18.27
C)$47.67
D)$66.61

Question 12

Fris B.Corporation stock is currently selling for $42.86.It is expected to pay a dividend of $3.00 at the end of the year.Dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate of 3% indefinitely.Compute the required rate of return on FBC stock.

A)10%
B)33%
C)7%
D)4.3%

Question 13

Common stockholders are essentially:

A)creditors of the firm.
B)managers of the firm.
C)owners of the firm.
D)all of the above.

Question 14

CEO naming friends to the board of directors and paying them more than the norm is an example of the:

A)agency problem.
B)preemptive right.
C)majority voting feature.
D)proxy fights.

Question 15

Little Feet Shoe Co.just paid a dividend of $1.65 on its common stock.This company's dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate of 3% indefinitely.If the required rate of return on this stock is 11%,compute the current value of per share of LFS stock.

A)$20.63
B)$21.24
C)$15.00
D)$55.00

Question 16

You are evaluating the purchase of Cool Toys,Inc.common stock that just paid a dividend of $1.80.You expect the dividend to grow at a rate of 12%,indefinitely.You estimate that a required rate of return of 17.5% will be adequate compensation for this investment.Assuming that your analysis is correct,what is the most that you would be willing to pay for the common stock if you were to purchase it today? Round to the nearest $.01.

A)$36.65
B)$91.23
C)$51.55
D)$74.82

Question 17

A stock currently sells for $63 per share,and the required return on the stock is 10%.Assuming a growth rate of 5%,calculate the stock's last dividend paid.

A)$1
B)$3
C)$5
D)$7

Question 18

An investor is contemplating the purchase of common stock at the beginning of this year and to hold the stock for one year.The investor expects the year-end dividend to be $2.00 and expects a year-end price for the stock of $40.If this investor's required rate of return is 10%,then the value of the stock to this investor is:

A)$36.36.
B)$38.18.
C)$33.06.
D)$34.88.

Question 19

________ gives minority shareholders more power to elect board of directors.

A)Preemptive right
B)Majority voting
C)Proxy fights
D)Cumulative voting

Question 20

The XYZ Company,whose common stock is currently selling for $40 per share,is expected to pay a $2.00 dividend in the coming year.If investors believe that the expected rate of return on XYZ is 14%,what growth rate in dividends must be expected?

A)5%
B)14%
C)9%
D)6%

Question 21

KDP's most recent dividend was $2.00 per share and is selling today in the market for $70.The dividend is expected to grow at a rate of 7% per year for the foreseeable future.If the market return is 10% on investments with comparable risk,should you purchase the stock?

A)No,because the stock is overpriced $1.33.
B)No,because the stock is overpriced $3.33.
C)Yes,because the stock is underpriced $1.33.
D)Yes,because the stock is underpriced $3.33.

Question 22

The stockholder's expected rate of return consists of a dividend yield and interest.

Question 23

Common stock represents a claim on residual income.

Question 24

White Sink,Inc.just paid a dividend of $5.55 per share on its common stock,and the firm is expected to generate constant growth of 12.25% over the foreseeable future.The common stock is currently selling for $73.75 per share.The firm's dividend payout ratio is 40%,and White's marginal tax rate is 40%.What is the rate of return that common stockholders expect? Round to the nearest 0.1%.

A)8.5%
B)20.7%
C)15.5%
D)4.8%

Question 25

What allows common stockholders the right to cast a number of votes equal to the number of directors being elected?

A)The majority voting provision
B)The casting feature
C)The cumulative voting provision
D)The proxy method

Question 26

The shareholder can cast all votes for a single candidate or split them among various candidates through:

A)proxy fights.
B)cumulative voting.
C)call provisions.
D)majority voting.

Question 27

Common stockholders expect greater returns than bondholders because:

A)they have no legal right to receive dividends.
B)they bear greater risk.
C)in the event of liquidation,they are only entitled to receive any cash that is left after all creditors are paid.
D)all of the above.

Question 28

You are considering the purchase of Wahoo,Inc.The firm just paid a dividend of $4.20 per share.The stock is selling for $115 per share.Security analysts agree with top management in projecting steady growth of 12% in dividends and earnings over the foreseeable future.Your required rate of return for stocks of this type is 17.5%.If you were to purchase and hold the stock for three years,what would the expected dividends be worth today?

A)$12.60
B)$9.21
C)$17.12
D)$15.55
E)$11.46

Question 29

Common stockholders are essentially creditors of the firm.

Question 30

You are considering the purchase of common stock that just paid a dividend of $6.50 per share.Security analysts agree with top management in projecting steady growth of 12% in dividends and earnings over the foreseeable future.Your required rate of return for stocks of this type is 18%.How much should you expect to pay for this stock?

A)$86
B)$94
C)$108
D)$121
E)$242

Question 31

WSU Inc.is a young company that does not yet pay a dividend.You believe that the company will begin to pay dividends 5 years from now,and that the company will then be worth $50 per share.If your required rate of return on this risky stock is 20%,what is the stock worth today?

A)$40
B)$10
C)$20.09
D)$0.00

Question 32

When bankruptcy occurs,the claims of the common shareholders may go unsatisfied.

Question 33

A share of common stock just paid a dividend of $3.25 per share.The expected long-run growth rate for this stock is 18%.If investors require a rate of return of 24%,what should the price of the stock be?

A)$57.51
B)$62.25
C)$71.86
D)$63.92
E)$44.94

Question 34

Marjen,Inc.just paid a dividend of $5.Marjen stock currently sells for $73.57.The return on stocks like Marjen,Inc.is around 10%.What is the implied growth rate of dividends.

A)1%
B)3%
C)5%
D)7%

Question 35

The growth rate of future earnings is determined by return on equity and the profit-retention rate.

Question 36

Which investor incurs the greatest risk?

A)Mortgage bondholder
B)Preferred stockholder
C)Common stockholder
D)Debenture bondholder

Question 37

An issue of common stock currently sells for $40.00 per share,has an expected dividend to be paid at the end of the year of $2.00 per share,and has an expected growth rate to infinity of 5% per year.The expected rate of return on this security is:

A)5%.
B)10.25%.
C)13.11%.
D)10%.

Question 38

ABC,Inc.just paid a dividend of $2.ABC expects dividends to grow at 10%.The return on stocks like ABC,Inc.is typically around 12%.What is the most you would pay for a share of ABC stock?

A)$100
B)$110
C)$120
D)$130

Question 39

You are considering the purchase of Miller Manufacturing,Inc.'s common stock.The stock is selling for $21.00 per share.The next dividend is expected to be $2.10,and you expect the dividend to keep growing at a constant rate.If the stock is returning 15%,calculate the growth rate of dividends.

A)3%
B)5%
C)8%
D)10%

Question 40

An issue of common stock currently sells for $50.00 per share,has an expected dividend to be paid at the end of the year of $2.50 per share,and has an expected growth rate to infinity of 5% per year.If investors' required rate of return for this particular security is 12% per year,then this security is:

A)overvalued and offering an expected return higher than the required return.
B)undervalued and offering an expected return higher than the required return.
C)overvalued and offering an expected return lower than the required return.
D)undervalued and offering an expected return lower than the required return.

Question 41

McDonald's stock currently sells for $77.50.It's expected earnings per share are $4.50.The average P/E ratio for the industry is 23.3.If investors expected the same growth rate and risk for McDonald's as for an average firm in the same industry,it's stock price would:

A)stay about the same.
B)rise.
C)fall.
D)there is not enough information.

Question 42

Tannerly Worldwide's common stock is currently selling for $48 a share.If the expected dividend at the end of the year is $2.40 and last year's dividend was $2.00,what is the rate of return implicit in the current stock price?

Question 43

The expected rate of return implied by a given market price equals the required rate of return for investors at the margin.

Question 44

If a stock has a much higher than normal P/E ratio,investors probably expect:

A)slow growth in earnings.
B)rapid growth in earnings.
C)large increases in the price of the stock.
D)a declining stock price

Question 45

Is the following common stock priced correctly? If no,what is the correct price?

Question 46

The GAP's most recent earnings per share were $1.75.Analysts forecast next year's earnings per share at $1.88.If the appropriate P/E ratio is 15,a share of GAP stock should be valued at:

A)$28.20.
B)$26.25.
C)$27.23.
D)$8.57.

Question 47

The retail analyst at Morgan-Sachs values stock of the GAP at $28.00 per share.They are using the average industry P/E ratio of 15.Their forecasted earnings per share for next year is:

A)$0.54.
B)$1.50.
C)$1.87.
D)There is not enough information calculate earnings per share.

Question 48

If the ROE on a new investment is less than the firm's required rate of return:

A)the investment increases the firm's value.
B)the investment leaves the firm's value unchanged.
C)the effect on the firm's value is unpredictable.
D)the investment reduces the firm's value.

Question 49

Zorba's is a small chain of of restaurants whose stock is not publicly traded.The average P/E ratio for similar restaurant chains is 16.5;the P/E ratio for the S&P 500 Index is 15.2.This year's earnings were $1.10 per share;next's earnings are expected to be $1.21 per share.A reasonable price for a share of Zorba's stock is:

A)$19.97.
B)$18.15.
C)$20.23.
D)$16.72.

Question 50

The common stock of Cranberry,Inc.is selling for $26.75 on the open market.A dividend of $3.68 is expected to be distributed,and the growth rate of this company is estimated to be 5.5%.If Richard Dean,an average investor,is considering purchasing this stock at the market price,what is his expected rate of return?

Question 51

Home Depot stock is currently selling for $30 per share.Next year's dividend is expected to be $1.00;next year's earnings per share are expected to be $2.14.Home Depot's P/E ratio is:

A).07.
B)14.
C)2.14.
D)30.

Question 52

Stock valuation is more precise than bond valuation as stock cash flows are more certain.

Question 53

You are considering the purchase of AMDEX Company stock.You anticipate that the company will pay dividends of $2.00 per share next year and $2.25 per share the following year.You believe that you can sell the stock for $17.50 per share two years from now.If your required rate of return is 12%,what is the maximum price that you would pay for a share of AMDEX Company stock?

Question 54

You can purchase one share of Sumter Company common stock for $80 today.You expect the price of the common stock to increase to $85 per share in one year.The company pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share.What is your expected rate of return for Sumter stock?

Question 55

The stock valuation model D₁/(R_c - g)requires R_c > G.

Question 56

Which of the following factors will influence a firm's P/E ratio?

A)The investors' required rate of return
B)Firm investment opportunities
C)General market conditions
D)All of the above

Question 57

The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing:

A)the current stock price by stockholders' equity.
B)total assets by net income.
C)the current stock price by earnings per share.
D)the current stock price by operating cash flow per share.

Question 58

Draper Company's common stock paid a dividend last year of $3.70.You believe that the long-term growth in the dividends of the firm will be 8% per year.If your required return for Draper is 14%,how much are you willing to pay for the stock?

Question 59

Determine the rate of return on a $25 common stock that pays a dividend of $2.50 in year 1 and grows at a rate of 5%.

Question 60

Cumulative voting gives each share of stock a number of votes equal to the number of directors being elected to the board.

Question 61

The higher the investor's required rate of return,the higher the P/E ratio will be.

Question 62

Which of the following statements concerning preferred stock is correct?

A)Preferred stock generally is more costly to the firm than common stock.
B)Most issues of preferred stock have a cumulative feature.
C)Preferred dividend payments are tax-deductible.
D)Preferred stock is a riskier form of capital to the firm than bonds.

Question 63

Green Corp.'s preferred stock is selling for $20.83.If the company pays $2.50 annual dividends,what is the expected rate of return on its stock?

A)8.33%
B)12.00%
C)2.50%
D)20.00%

Question 64

P/E ratios found in published sources or on the internet are always computed by dividing the next period's expected earnings into the current price of the stock.

Question 65

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Preferred stockholders are entitled to dividends before common stockholders can receive dividends.
B)Preferred stock,like common stock,usually has no maturity;i.e. ,the corporation does not pay back the investment.
C)The market value of preferred stock,like bonds,will usually fluctuate in value primarily as the result of market rates of interest.
D)All of the above.

Question 66

Tri State Pickle Company preferred stock pays a perpetual annual dividend of 2 1/2% of its par value.Par value of TSP preferred stock is $100 per share.If investors' required rate of return on this stock is 15%,what is the value of per share?

A)$37.50
B)$15.00
C)$16.67
D)$6.00

Question 67

Edison Power of light has an outstanding issue of cumulative preferred stock with an annual fixed dividend of $2.00 per share.It has not paid the preferred dividend for the last 3 years,but intends to pay a dividend on the common stock in the coming year.Before Edison can pay a dividend on the common stock

A)preferred shareholders may cast all their votes for a single director.
B)preferred shareholders must receive dividends totaling $8.00 per share.
C)preferred shareholders must receive $2.00 per share.
D)will not necessarily receive any dividend.

Question 68

Which of the following provisions is unique to preferred stockholders and usually NOT available to common stockholders?

A)Cumulative dividends feature
B)Voting rights
C)Fixed dividend
D)Both A and C

Question 69

McMillen House of Books recently paid a $3 dividend on its preferred stock.Investors require a 6% return on the stock.The stock is currently selling for $45.Is the stock a good buy?

A)Yes,as it is undervalued $5.
B)Yes,as it is undervalued $10.
C)No,as it is overvalued $5.
D)No,as it is overvalued $10.

Question 70

UVP preferred stock pays $5.00 in annual dividends.If your required rate of return is 13%,how much will you be willing to pay for one share?

A)$38.46
B)$26.26
C)$65.46
D)$46.38

Question 71

Petrified Forest Skin Care,Inc.pays an annual perpetual dividend of $1.70 per share.If the stock is currently selling for $21.25 per share,what is the expected rate of return on this stock.

A)36.13%
B)12.5%
C)8.0%
D)13.6%

Question 72

The P/E ratio is the market price of a share of stock divided by book equity per share.

Question 73

Davis Gas & Electric issued preferred stock in 1985 that had a par value of $50.The stock pays a dividend of 7.875%.Assume that shares are currently selling for $62.50.What is the preferred stockholder's expected rate of return? Round to the nearest 0.01%.

A)6.30%
B)7.88%
C)10.25%
D)5.02%

Question 74

RAH Inc.is not publicly traded,but the P/E ratios of it's 4 closest competitors are 15,15.3,15.7,and 16.5.RAH's current earnings per share are $1.50.They are expected to grow at 6% for the next few years.What is a reasonable price for a share of RAH stock?

Question 75

Walmart's current earnings per share of $4.39 are expected to grow at a rate of 12% per year for the next few years.Using a P/E ratio fo 12.5,what is a reasonable value for a share of Walmart Stock.

Question 76

Apple stock is now selling for $315.32 per share.The P/E ratio based on current earnings is 23.72 and the P/E ratio based on expected earnings is 17.48.The expected growth rate in Apples earnings must be:

A)-26%.
B)36%.
C)7.6%.
D)5.5%.

Question 77

Murky Pharmaceuticals has issued preferred stock with a par value of $100 and a 5% dividend.The investors' required yield is 10%.What is the value of a share of Murky preferred?

A)$100
B)$75
C)$50
D)$25

Question 78

World Wide Interlink Corp.has decided to undertake a large project.Consequently,there is a need for additional funds.The financial manager plans to issue preferred stock with an annual dividend of $5 per share.The stock will have a par value of $30.If investors' required rate of return on this investment is currently 20%,what should the preferred stock's market value be?

A)$10
B)$15
C)$20
D)$25

Question 79

The higher a firm's P/E ratio,the more optimistic investors' feel about the firm's growth prospects.

Question 80

Sacramento Light & Power issued preferred stock in 1998 that had a par value of $85.The preferred stock pays a dividend of 5.75%.Investors require a rate of return of 6.50% today on this stock.What is the value of the preferred stock today? Round to the nearest $1.

A)$100
B)$85
C)$75
D)$16