If You Want to Value a Firm That Has Consistent

question 65

Multiple Choice

If you want to value a firm that has consistent earnings growth,but varies how it pays out these earnings to shareholders between dividends and repurchases,the simplest model for you to use is the:

• A)enterprise value model.
• B)dividend-discount model.
• C)total payout model.
• D)discounted free cash flow model.
• E)net present value model.

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Definitions:

Cost Center

A department or function within a business to which costs are charged for accounting purposes, but does not directly generate revenue.

Investment Center

A business unit or segment within an organization that is responsible for its own revenues, expenses, and investments in assets.

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold, indicating the efficiency of a company in managing its labor and supplies in the production process.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period of time.