Suppose a Firm Has Just Reported an EPS of $2

question 50

Multiple Choice

Suppose a firm has just reported an EPS of $2.50 and expects to maintain a dividend payout ratio of 40%.If the firm's price-earnings ratio is 9.3 and its return on equity is 12%, what is its required rate of return?

• A)13.80%
• B)11.5%
• C)13.35%
• D)12%

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