Question #89
Reading: Reading 20 Discounted Dividend Valuation
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Page: 35
Status: Unattempted
Correct Answer: A
Part of Context Group: Q89-90
First in Group
Shared Context
Question
Which of the following is least likely to be a characteristic of a company in the initial growth phase?
Answer Choices:
A. Low dividend payout ratio
B. High profit margin
C. Return on equity equal to the required rate of return
Explanation
Companies in the initial growth phase tend to have a return on equity higher than the
required rate of return, along with high profit margins and a low dividend payout.