Hupta Corporation -Net Income Is Expected to Increase by 10% for the 2

question 43

Multiple Choice

Hupta Corporation
$$\begin{array} { l r } & \mathbf { 2 0 0 5 } \\\text { Net income } & \$ 6,000 \\\text { Dividends } & \$ 2,000 \\\text { Total assets-12/31/05 } & \$ 50,000 \\\text { Total liabilities-12/31/05 }& \$ 20,000 \\\text { Number of shares outstanding } & 1,000 \\\text { Cost of equity } & 10 \%\end{array}$$
-Net income is expected to increase by 10% for the next year, and dividend payout ratio is expected to remain constant. After 2006, residual earnings are expected to decrease to zero. Using the earnings-based valuation method, what is the value per share of Hupta stock as of 12/31/05?

• A)$33.60
• B)$33.27
• C)$32.73
• D)$30.00

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