Praetorian Industries Will Pay a Dividend of $2

question 7

Multiple Choice

Praetorian Industries will pay a dividend of $2.50 per share this year and has an equity cost of capital of 8%. Praetorian's stock is currently trading at $84 per share. By comparing Praetorian with similar firms, an investor expects that its dividends will grow by up to 5% per year. What is the best next step that the investor should take regarding Praetorian's stock?

• A) Sell any Praetorian stock that she owns.
• B) Short Praetorian's stock.
• C) Revise Praetorian's equity cost of capital.
• D) Revise her estimate of Praetorian's dividend growth.

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Definitions:

Responsibility Accounting System

An accounting system that measures the results of each responsibility center and relates them to managers responsible for those centers.

Controllable Costs

Expenses that can be modified or managed by a decision-maker within an organization, including costs like supplies and advertising.

Managerial Level

Refers to the different layers of management within an organization, each level with specific responsibilities for various aspects of the business's operations.

Manufacturing Companies

Businesses involved in the transformation of goods, materials, or substances into new products through processes and operations.