- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 5. Equity Investments
- Learning Module 8. Equity Valuation: Concepts and Basic Tools
- Subject 5. Multiplier Models
CFA Practice Question
A stock has a required return of 15%, a constant growth rate of 10%, and a dividend payout ratio of 45%. The stock's price-earnings ratio should be ______ times.
B. 4.5
C. 9.0
A. 3.0
B. 4.5
C. 9.0
Correct Answer: C
User Contributed Comments 3
| User | Comment |
|---|---|
| katybo | P/E = payout/(r-g) |
| MasterD | payout = (1 - b) where b is retension P0 = E1 (1-b) / (r-g) The price (P0) an equity purchaser should pay is proportional to earnings (E1) payed out (1-b) to the purchaser, discounted in perpetuity by the require rate (r) less expected growth rate of such earnings (g). |
| 2014 | dpr/r-g |