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You are considering an investment in Justus Corporation\'s stock, which is expec

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Question

You are considering an investment in Justus Corporation's stock, which is expected to pay a dividend of $1.75 a share at the end of the year (D1 = $1.75) and has a beta of 0.9. The risk-free rate is 3.2%, and the market risk premium is 6.0%. Justus currently sells for $33.00 a share, and its dividend is expected to grow at some constant rate, g. Assuming the market is in equilibrium, what does the market believe will be the stock price at the end of 3 years? (That is, what is P3 ?) Round your answer to two decimal places. Do not round your intermediate calculations.

Explanation / Answer

D1 = 1.75

P0 = 33

P0 = D1/ (Required Rate - Growth Rate)

Required Rate = 3.2% + 0.9 * 6%

Required Rate = 3.2% + 5.4%

Required Rate = 8.6%

P0 = D1/ (Required Rate - Growth Rate)

33 = 1.75/ (8.6% - Growth Rate)

8.6% - 1.75/ 33 = Growth Rate

Growth Rate = 3.30%

P3 = D4/ (Required Rate - Growth Rate)

P3 = 1.75 * (1.033)3/(8.6% - 3.30%)

P3 = 36.37

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