A Preferred Stock Will Pay a Dividend of $3

question 83

Multiple Choice

A preferred stock will pay a dividend of $3.00 in the upcoming year and every year thereafter; i.e., dividends are not expected to grow. You require a return of 9% on this stock. Use the constant growth DDM to calculate the intrinsic value of this preferred stock.

• A) $33.33
• B) $0.27
• C) $31.82
• D) $56.25

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Definitions:

Sustainable Growth Rate

The maximum rate at which a company can grow its earnings without needing to issue new equity or take on additional debt.

Utilizes Assets

The process of efficiently using company resources or assets to generate revenue or achieve strategic objectives.

External Financing

It refers to the funds a business obtains from outside sources, such as bank loans, venture capital, or issuing bonds or equity, to finance its operations or expansion.

Sales Increase

The situation where a company experiences growth in its revenue from the sale of goods or services over a specific period.