Two Corporations a and B Have Exactly the Same Risk

question 64

Multiple Choice

Two corporations A and B have exactly the same risk and both have a current stock price of $100. Corporation A pays no dividend and will have a price of $120 one year from now. Corporation B pays dividends and will have price of $113 one year from now after paying the dividend. The corporations pay no taxes and investors pay no taxes on capital gains but pay a tax of 30% income tax on dividends. What is the value of the dividend that investors expect corporation B to pay one year from today?

• A) $7
• B) $13
• C) $10
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Gross Margin

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, indicating the profitability of a company's core activity.

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a company's operational activities, excluding taxes and interest.

Return on Total Assets

Return on Total Assets (ROTA) is a financial ratio that measures a company's profitability relative to its total assets.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows the company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, leading to its net income or loss.