Matilda Industries Pays a Dividend of $2

question 22

Multiple Choice

Matilda Industries pays a dividend of $2.10 per share and is expected to pay this amount indefinitely. If Matilda's equity cost of capital is 9%, which of the following would be closest to Matilda's stock price?

• A) $14.00
• B) $18.66
• C) $23.33
• D) $29.16

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Definitions:

Estimated Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods minus the costs of their completion and the costs required to make the sale.

Bad Debt Expense

Reflects the cost of accounts receivable that a company no longer believes it will collect, indicating the expected uncollectable amounts.

Sales Discount

Cash discount offered to encourage prompt payment of an account receivable.