Exhibit 14.4 Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

question 53

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 14.4
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
The Valentine Company currently has a 14% annual growth rate while the market average is 4 percent. The market multiple is 15.
-Refer to Exhibit 14.4.Determine the P/E ratio for the Valentine Company assuming Valentine can maintain its superior growth rate for the next 5 years.

• A) 23.7
• B) 16.4
• C) 15.3
• D) 8.3
• E) 3.8

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