Question #71
Reading: Reading 22 Market-Based Valuation - Price and Enterprise Value Multiples
PDF File: Reading 22 Market-Based Valuation - Price and Enterprise Value Multiples.pdf
Page: 26
Status: Correct
Correct Answer: A
Part of Context Group: Q70-71
Shared Context
Question
For purposes of this question only, assume Sanford's ROE is 20%, its current market price is $25, and the cost of equity is 14%. Sanford's implied growth rate in residual income is closest to:
Answer Choices:
A. 5.11%
B. 5.23%
C. 5.88%
Explanation
BVPS = 7,189 / 500 = $14.38
The implied growth rate can be calculated as: