A. If a stock is expected to pay an annual dividend of $20 forever, what is the approximate present value of the stock, given that the discount rate is 5%?
b. If a stock is expected to pay an annual dividend of $20 forever, what is the approximate present value of the stock, given that the discount rate is 8%?
c. If a stock is expected to pay an annual dividend of $20 this year, what is the approximate present value of the stock, given that the discount rate is 8% and dividends are expected to grow at a rate of 2% per year?
a. P = D/k = 20/.05 = $400
b. P = 20/.08 = $250
c. P = D1/(k - g) = 20/(.08 - .02 ) = $333.33
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