The Earnings and Dividends of Nebula Computer Co

question 83

Multiple Choice

The earnings and dividends of Nebula Computer Co. are expected to grow at an annual rate of 15 percent over the next 4 years and then slow to a constant growth rate of 8 percent per year. Nebula currently pays a dividend of $0.50 per share. What is the value of Nebula stock to an investor who requires a 14 percent rate of return?

• A) $9.31
• B) $15.73
• C) $11.35
• D) $2.04

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Definitions:

Cash Conversion Cycle

The cash conversion cycle measures the time it takes for a company to convert resource inputs into cash flows, indicating the efficiency of managing inventory and receivables.

Receivable into Cash

The process or activity of converting money that is owed to a company by its customers into actual cash, usually through collection efforts.

Excess Cash

Funds that exceed the normal operating needs of a company, which might be used for investments, acquisitions, or improving financial ratios.

Marketable Securities

Financial instruments that can easily be converted to cash due to their high demand and short maturity period.