Consider the Free Cash Flow Approach to Stock Valuation

question 100

Multiple Choice

Consider the free cash flow approach to stock valuation. Utica Manufacturing Company is expected to have before-tax cash flow from operations of $500,000 in the coming year. The firm's corporate tax rate is 30%. It is expected that $200,000 of operating cash flow will be invested in new fixed assets. Depreciation for the year will be $100,000. After the coming year, cash flows are expected to grow at 6% per year. The appropriate market-capitalization rate for unleveraged cash flow is 15% per year. The firm has no outstanding debt. The projected free cash flow of Utica Manufacturing Company for the coming year is

• A) $150,000.
• B) $180,000.
• C) $300,000.
• D) $380,000.

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