Suppose That the Average P/E Multiple in the Gas Industry

question 72

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the average P/E multiple in the gas industry is 17.KMP is expected to have an EPS of $5.50 in the coming year.The intrinsic value of KMP stock should be

• A)$28.12.
• B)$93.50.
• C)$63.00.
• D)$72.00.

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Definitions:

Initial Investment

The sum of money allocated to initiate a project, acquire an asset, or invest in a business operation.

Net Present Value (NPV)

A financial metric used to evaluate the feasibility of an investment, calculated by subtracting the present value of cash outflows from the present value of cash inflows.

Capital Cost Allowance (CCA)

A tax deduction in Canada that represents a yearly depreciation charge for the cost of assets.

After-Tax Cost Savings

The reduction in expenses that result from deductions on taxes, essentially the net savings after accounting for tax effects.