Simply Red, Inc

question 52

Multiple Choice

Simply Red, Inc. has a return on equity of 14%, a dividend payout ratio of 20%, an equity multiplier of 1.4, and a profit margin of 1.2%. What is the sustainable growth rate?

• A) 2.0%
• B) 2.9%
• C) 5.3%
• D) 8.7%
• E) 12.6%

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