Assume a Zero-Growth Rate for Earnings and Dividends in Each

question 19

Essay

Assume a zero-growth rate for earnings and dividends in each situation below.Also assume that all earnings are paid out as dividends and that the earnings-based valuation model is being used.
Situation 1: Das Company's earnings are expected to be $9 per share and its stock price is $36.What is the required rate of return on the firm's equity?
Situation 2: South Company's earnings are expected to be $6 per share and its required rate of return on equity is 26%.What is the current price of the stock?
Situation 3: Jones Company's current stock price is $60 and its required rate of return on equity is 15%.What is the firm's expected earnings?

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