Suppose a Firm Has Just Reported an EPS of $2

question 81

Multiple Choice

Suppose a firm has just reported an EPS of $2.50 and expects to maintain a dividend payout ratio of 40%.What is the firm's price-earnings ratio if its return on equity is 12% and the required return is 11.5%?

• A)11.50
• B)9.30
• C)7.20
• D)5.97

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