- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Study Session 10. Equity Valuation (2)
- Reading 27. Discounted Dividend Valuation
- Subject 8. Multistage dividend discount models
CFA Practice Question
An analyst is evaluating a stock:
- Last dividend on a stock: $4.
- Current dividend growth rate: 20%. It is expected to decline over 8 years to a sustainable growth rate of 6%.
- Required rate of return on the stock: 12%.
What is the value of this stock using the H-model?
A. $96
B. $100
C. $108
Explanation: The value of the stock = [4 x (1 + 0.06) + 4 x (8/2) x (0.20 - 0.06)] / (0.12 - 0.06) = $108.
User Contributed Comments 4
User | Comment |
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bryn | I have done this question 10x's and get 75.226. |
ThePessimist | It comes out right for me. Double-check your math. |
chris54321 | 11th time lucky!! |
siggarusfigs | shouldn't we have to discount the sustainable growth value part by 8 years? |