A Firm Expects Earnings Next Year of $10

question 46

Essay

A firm expects earnings next year of $10.00 per share, has a plowback ratio of 35%, a return on equity of 20%, and a required return of 15%. Mathematically illustrate the computation of the current stock value and next year's expected stock value, assuming that growth is constant. Also illustrate how the earnings plowback leads to the price increase.

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Definitions:

Undue Influence

A situation where an individual is able to influence another person's decisions due to a special relationship, often leading to unfair advantages.

Ratification

The adoption or affirmance by a person of a prior act that did not bind him.

Mutual Mistake

A misunderstanding between all parties of a contract regarding the basic facts or terms of the contract, which can make the agreement voidable.

Unilateral Mistake

A misunderstanding or error made by one party in a contract, which may not necessarily void the contract.