Math Problem Statement

Suppose D0 is $5.70, R is 10%, and g is 5%. What is the price per share today?

Multiple Choice

$57.00

$114.00

$119.70

$129.70

$135.00

Solution

To find the price per share today, we can use the Dividend Discount Model (DDM), specifically the formula for a growing perpetuity:

P0=D1RgP_0 = \frac{D_1}{R - g}

Where:

  • P0P_0 is the price per share today.
  • D1D_1 is the dividend expected next year.
  • RR is the required rate of return (10% or 0.10).
  • gg is the growth rate of dividends (5% or 0.05).
  • D0D_0 is the dividend just paid, which is 5.705.70.

First, we calculate D1D_1, the dividend expected next year:

D1=D0×(1+g)=5.70×(1+0.05)=5.70×1.05=5.985D_1 = D_0 \times (1 + g) = 5.70 \times (1 + 0.05) = 5.70 \times 1.05 = 5.985

Now, apply the DDM formula to find P0P_0:

P0=5.9850.100.05=5.9850.05=119.70P_0 = \frac{5.985}{0.10 - 0.05} = \frac{5.985}{0.05} = 119.70

Thus, the price per share today is $119.70.

The correct answer is:

$119.70

Would you like more details or have any other questions?


Here are five related questions to expand on this:

  1. How would the price change if the growth rate were higher, say 7%?
  2. What would the price be if the required rate of return increased to 12%?
  3. How does the Dividend Discount Model (DDM) compare to other stock valuation methods?
  4. What happens to the stock price if the dividend payout decreases while keeping all other factors constant?
  5. How is the DDM useful for estimating the value of companies that do not pay dividends?

Tip: In the DDM, small changes in the growth rate (gg) can lead to significant changes in the estimated stock price due to its presence in the denominator.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Finance
Dividend Discount Model
Growing Perpetuity

Formulas

P_0 = D_1 / (R - g)
D_1 = D_0 * (1 + g)

Theorems

Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
Growing Perpetuity Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Finance / Business