Required Return Using the Information in the Table, Compute the Required

question 43

Essay

Required Return Using the information in the table, compute the required return for each company using both CAPM and the constant growth model. Compare and discuss the results. Assume that the market portfolio will earn 11 percent and the risk-free rate is 2.5 percent.

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Definitions:

Actual Machine-Hours

The actual number of hours that machines are run during a production period.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Refers to the production costs that change in proportion to the level of production activity, such as utilities or raw materials needed for manufacturing.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated in the production process, often used in costing and budgeting.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before an accounting period begins, used to allocate manufacturing overhead to individual jobs or units based on a consistent measure, such as direct labor hours.