What Happens to a Firm That Reinvests Its Earnings at a Rate

question 78

Multiple Choice

What happens to a firm that reinvests its earnings at a rate equal to the firm's required return?

• A) Its stock price will remain constant.
• B) Its stock price will increase by the sustainable growth rate.
• C) Its stock price will decline unless dividend payout ratio is zero.
• D) Its stock price will decline unless plowback rate exceeds required return.

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Comprehend the significance of managerial ethics and corporate social responsibility in relation to business operations.

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Appreciate the importance of human relations and social aspects in workplace productivity and motivation.

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