ART Has Come Out with a New and Improved Product

question 41

Multiple Choice

ART has come out with a new and improved product. As a result, the firm projects an ROE of 25%, and it will maintain a plowback ratio of 0.20. Its earnings this year will be $3 per share. Investors expect a 12% rate of return on the stock.
At what price would you expect ART to sell?

• A) $25
• B) $34.29
• C) $42.86
• D) $45.67

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