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Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
31. Reynolds Construction's value of operations is $750 million based on the free cash flow valuation model. Its balance
sheet shows $50 million of short-term investments that are unrelated to operations, $100 million of accounts payable,
$100 million of notes payable, $200 million of long-term debt, $40 million of common stock (par plus paid-in-capital),
and $160 million of retained earnings. What is the best estimate for the firm's value of equity, in millions?
a.
$429
b.
$451
c.
$475
d.
$500
e.
$525
Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
32. Based on the free cash flow valuation model, the value of Weidner Co.'s operations is $1,200 million. The company's
balance sheet shows $80 million in accounts receivable, $60 million in inventory, and $100 million in short-term
investments that are unrelated to operations. The balance sheet also shows $90 million in accounts payable, $120 million
in notes payable, $300 million in long-term debt, $50 million in preferred stock, $180 million in retained earnings, and
$800 million in total common equity. If Weidner has 30 million shares of stock outstanding, what is the best estimate of
the stock's price per share?
a.
$24.90
b.
$27.67
c.
$30.43
d.
$33.48
e.
$36.82
Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
33. The value of Broadway-Brooks Inc.'s operations is $900 million, based on the free cash flow valuation model. Its
balance sheet shows $70 million in accounts receivable, $50 million in inventory, $30 million in short-term investments
that are unrelated to operations, $20 million in accounts payable, $110 million in notes payable, $90 million in long-term
debt, $20 million in preferred stock, $140 million in retained earnings, and $280 million in total common equity. If the
company has 25 million shares of stock outstanding, what is the best estimate of the stock's price per share?
a.
$23.00
b.
$25.56
c.
$28.40
d.
$31.24
e.
$34.36
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34. Based on the free cash flow valuation model, Bizzaro Co.'s value of operations is $300 million. The balance sheet
shows $20 million of short-term investments that are unrelated to operations, $50 million of accounts payable, $90 million
of notes payable, $30 million of long-term debt, $40 million of preferred stock, and $100 million of common equity.
Bizzaro has 10 million shares of stock outstanding. What is the best estimate of the stock's price per share?
a.
$13.72
b.
$14.44
c.
$15.20
d.
$16.00
e.
$16.80
Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
35. Huxley Building Supplies' last free cash flow was $1.75 million. Its free cash flow growth rate is expected to be
constant at 25% for 2 years, after which free cash flows are expected to grow at a rate of 6% forever. Its weighted average
cost of capital WACC is 12%. Huxley has $5 million in short-term investments and $7 million in debt and has 1 million
shares outstanding. What is the best estimate of the current intrinsic stock price?
a.
$39.58
b.
$40.64
c.
$41.71
d.
$42.80
e.
$44.92
Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
36. Atchley Corporation’s last free cash flow was $1.55 million. The free cash flow growth rate is expected to be constant
at 1.5% for 2 years, after which free cash flows are expected to grow at a rate of 8.0% forever. The firm's weighted
average cost of capital (WACC) is 12.0%. Atchley has $2 million in short-term debt and $14 million in debt and 1 million
shares outstanding. What is the best estimate of the intrinsic stock price?
a.
$25.05
b.
$26.16
c.
$27.30
d.
$28.48
e.
$29.70
Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
37. The free cash flows (in millions) shown below are forecast by Simmons Inc. If the weighted average cost of capital is
13% and the free cash flows are expected to continue growing at the same rate after Year 3 as from Year 2 to Year 3, what
is the Year 0 value of operations, in millions?
Year:
1
2
3
Free cash flow:
−$20
$42
$45
a.
$586
b.
$617
c.
$648
d.
$680
e.
$714
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38. Free cash flows should be discounted at the firm's weighted average cost of capital to find the value of its operations.
a.
True
b.
False
39. The expected total return on a share of stock refers to the dividend yield less any commissions paid when the stock is
purchased and sold.
a.
True
b.
False
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40. The constant growth dividend model used to evaluate the prices of common stocks is conceptually similar to the
model used to find the price of perpetual preferred stock or other perpetuities.
a.
True
b.
False
41. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
a.
If a stock has a required rate of return rs = 12% and its dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5%,
this implies that the stock's dividend yield is also 5%.
b.
The stock valuation model, P0 = D1/(rs − g), can be used to value firms whose dividends are expected to
decline at a constant rate, i.e., to grow at a negative rate.
c.
The price of a stock is the present value of all expected future dividends, discounted at the dividend growth
rate.
d.
The constant growth model cannot be used for a zero growth stock, where the dividend is expected to remain
constant over time.
e.
The constant growth model is often appropriate for evaluating start-up companies that do not have a stable
history of growth but are expected to reach stable growth within the next few years.
Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
42. If a firm's expected growth rate increased then its required rate of return would
a.
decrease.
b.
fluctuate less than before.
c.
fluctuate more than before.
d.
possibly increase, possibly decrease, or possibly remain constant.
e.
increase.
43. You, in analyzing a stock, find that its expected return exceeds its required return. This suggests that you think
a.
the stock should be sold.
b.
the stock is a good buy.
c.
management is probably not trying to maximize the price per share.
d.
dividends are not likely to be declared.
e.
the stock is experiencing supernormal growth.
Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
44. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
a.
Two firms with the same expected dividend and growth rates must also have the same stock price.
b.
It is appropriate to use the constant growth model to estimate a stock's value even if its growth rate is never
expected to become constant.
c.
If a stock has a required rate of return rs = 12%, and if its dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of
5%, this implies that the stock's dividend yield is also 5%.
d.
The price of a stock is the present value of all expected future dividends, discounted at the dividend growth
rate.
e.
The constant growth model takes into consideration the capital gains investors expect to earn on a stock.
Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
45. A stock is expected to pay a year-end dividend of $2.00, i.e., D1 = $2.00. The dividend is expected to decline at a rate
of 5% a year forever (g = −5%). If the company is in equilibrium and its expected and required rate of return is 15%,
which of the following statements is CORRECT?
a.
The company's dividend yield 5 years from now is expected to be 10%.
b.
The constant growth model cannot be used because the growth rate is negative.
c.
The company's expected capital gains yield is 5%.
d.
The company's expected stock price at the beginning of next year is $9.50.
e.
The company's current stock price is $20.
46. If a stock's dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5% a year, which of the following statements is
CORRECT? The stock is in equilibrium.
a.
The stock's dividend yield is 5%.
b.
The price of the stock is expected to decline in the future.
c.
The stock's required return must be equal to or less than 5%.
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d.
The stock's price one year from now is expected to be 5% above the current price.
e.
The expected return on the stock is 5% a year.
47. Stocks A and B have the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium,
which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A
B
Required return
10%
12%
Market price
$25
$40
Expected growth
7%
9%
a.
These two stocks must have the same dividend yield.
b.
These two stocks should have the same expected return.
c.
These two stocks must have the same expected capital gains yield.
d.
These two stocks must have the same expected year-end dividend.
e.
These two stocks should have the same price.
Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
48. Stocks A and B have the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium,
which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A
B
Price
$25
$40
Expected growth
7%
9%
Expected return
10%
12%
a.
The two stocks could not be in equilibrium with the numbers given in the question.
b.
A's expected dividend is $0.50.
c.
B's expected dividend is $0.75.
d.
A's expected dividend is $0.75 and B's expected dividend is $1.20.
e.
The two stocks should have the same expected dividend.
Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
49. Stocks A and B have the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium,
which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A
B
Price
$25
$25
Expected growth (constant)
10%
5%
Required return
15%
15%
a.
Stock A has a higher dividend yield than Stock B.
b.
Currently the two stocks have the same price, but over time Stock B's price will pass that of A.
c.
Since Stock A's growth rate is twice that of Stock B, Stock A's future dividends will always be twice as high
as Stock B's.
d.
The two stocks should not sell at the same price. If their prices are equal, then a disequilibrium must exist.
e.
Stock A's expected dividend at t = 1 is only half that of Stock B.
Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
50. Stocks X and Y have the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium,
which of the following statements is CORRECT?
X
Y
Price
$30
$30
Expected growth (constant)
6%
4%
Required return
12%
10%
a.
Stock Y has a higher dividend yield than Stock X.
b.
One year from now, Stock X's price is expected to be higher than Stock Y's price.
c.
Stock X has the higher expected year-end dividend.
d.
Stock Y has a higher capital gains yield.
e.
Stock X has a higher dividend yield than Stock Y.
51. Stock X has the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stock is in equilibrium, which of the
following statements is CORRECT?
Expected dividend, D1
$3.00
Current Price, P0
$50
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Expected constant growth rate
6.0%
a.
The stock's expected dividend yield and growth rate are equal.
b.
The stock's expected dividend yield is 5%.
c.
The stock's expected capital gains yield is 5%.
d.
The stock's expected price 10 years from now is $100.00.
e.
The stock's required return is 10%.
52. Stocks X and Y have the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium,
which of the following statements is CORRECT?
X
Y
Price
$25
$25
Expected dividend yield
5%
3%
Required return
12%
10%
a.
Stock X pays a higher dividend per share than Stock Y.
b.
One year from now, Stock X should have the higher price.
c.
Stock Y has a lower expected growth rate than Stock X.
d.
Stock Y has the higher expected capital gains yield.
e.
Stock Y pays a higher dividend per share than Stock X.
Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
53. Merrell Enterprises' stock has an expected return of 14%. The stock's dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of
8%, and it currently sells for $50 a share. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
a.
The stock's dividend yield is 8%.
b.
The current dividend per share is $4.00.
c.
The stock price is expected to be $54 a share one year from now.
d.
The stock price is expected to be $57 a share one year from now.
e.
The stock's dividend yield is 7%.
Ch 07 Corporate Valuation and Stock Valuation
54. Stocks A and B have the same price and are in equilibrium, but Stock A has the higher required rate of return. Which
of the following statements is CORRECT?
a.
Stock B must have a higher dividend yield than Stock A.
b.
Stock A must have a higher dividend yield than Stock B.
c.
If Stock A has a higher dividend yield than Stock B, its expected capital gains yield must be lower than Stock
B's.
d.
Stock A must have both a higher dividend yield and a higher capital gains yield than Stock B.
e.
If Stock A has a lower dividend yield than Stock B, its expected capital gains yield must be higher than Stock
B's.
55. Two constant growth stocks are in equilibrium, have the same price, and have the same required rate of return. Which
of the following statements is CORRECT?
a.
If one stock has a higher dividend yield, it must also have a lower dividend growth rate.
b.
If one stock has a higher dividend yield, it must also have a higher dividend growth rate.
c.
The two stocks must have the same dividend growth rate.
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d.
The two stocks must have the same dividend yield.
e.
The two stocks must have the same dividend per share.
56. Which of the following statements is CORRECT, assuming stocks are in equilibrium?
a.
Assume that the required return on a given stock is 13%. If the stock's dividend is growing at a constant rate of
5%, its expected dividend yield is 5% as well.
b.
A stock's dividend yield can never exceed its expected growth rate.
c.
A required condition for one to use the constant growth model is that the stock's expected growth rate exceeds
its required rate of return.
d.
Other things held constant, the higher a company's beta coefficient, the lower its required rate of return.
e.
The dividend yield on a constant growth stock must equal its expected total return minus its expected capital
gains yield.
