Math Problem Statement

NoGrowth Corporation currently pays a dividend of $0.48 per quarter, and it will continue to pay this dividend forever. What is the price per share of NoGrowth stock if the firm's equity cost of capital is 12.84%? The stock price is $ (Round to the nearest cent.)

Solution

To calculate the price per share of NoGrowth Corporation's stock, we can use the Dividend Discount Model (DDM) for a stock with constant dividends. Since the dividends are expected to remain constant indefinitely, the formula for the price of a perpetuity is:

P=DrP = \frac{D}{r}

Where:

  • PP is the price per share.
  • DD is the quarterly dividend.
  • rr is the equity cost of capital per quarter.

Given:

  • Dividend per quarter D=0.48D = 0.48 USD.
  • Annual equity cost of capital rannual=12.84%r_{\text{annual}} = 12.84\%.

First, we need to convert the annual cost of capital to a quarterly rate:

rquarterly=12.84%4=3.21%=0.0321r_{\text{quarterly}} = \frac{12.84\%}{4} = 3.21\% = 0.0321

Now, apply the formula:

P=0.480.0321P = \frac{0.48}{0.0321}

P=14.95P = 14.95

Final Answer:

The price per share of NoGrowth Corporation's stock is $14.95.

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Here are 5 related questions for further understanding:

  1. How would the stock price change if the cost of equity increases to 15%?
  2. What if NoGrowth increased its dividend to $0.60 per quarter?
  3. How does the Dividend Discount Model change if there is dividend growth?
  4. Can we use this model for companies with variable dividends? Why or why not?
  5. What would be the stock price if the company paid dividends annually instead of quarterly?

Tip: Always ensure you're using the correct time frame for rates and dividends in stock valuation formulas.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Finance
Perpetuity
Dividend Discount Model

Formulas

P = D / r
Conversion of annual rate to quarterly rate: r_quarterly = r_annual / 4

Theorems

Perpetuity Pricing Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Finance