You Expect That Bean Enterprises Will Have Earnings Per Share

question 17

Multiple Choice

You expect that Bean Enterprises will have earnings per share of $2 for the coming year.Bean plans to retain all of its earnings for the next three years.For the subsequent two years,the firm plans on retaining 50% of its earnings.It will then retain only 25% of its earnings from that point forward.Retained earnings will be invested in projects with an expected return of 20% per year.If Bean's equity cost of capital is 12%,then the price of a share of Bean's stock is closest to:

• A)$17.00
• B)$10.75
• C)$27.75
• D)$43.50

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Definitions:

Adjusted Cost of Goods Sold

The cost of goods sold metric that has been modified for adjustments such as stock variations, returns, or discrepancies.

Standard Cost Variances

The differences between the actual costs incurred and the standard costs previously set for materials, labor, and overhead in manufacturing.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual number of labor hours worked and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and its expected cost based on standards or budgets.