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Constant Growth Model: Dividend Payout Ratios and Stock Price

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Constant-Growth Model. Here are data on two stocks, both of which have discount rates of 15 percent:

Return on equity Stock A Stock B
15% 10%

Earnings per share $2.00 $1.50

Dividends per share $1.00 $1.00

a. What are the dividend payout ratios for each firm?
b. What are the expected dividend growth rates for each firm?
c. What is the proper stock price for each firm?

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In about 125 words, this solution explains the calculations related to dividend payout ratios and stock prices. All calculations are demonstrated with the accompanying variables highlighted.

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a. What are the dividend payout ratios for each firm?

Pay out ratio = Dividend per share /Earning per share

Stock A = 1/2=.5 or 50%
Stock B = 1/1.5= .67 or 67%

b. What are the ...

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