A share of DRV, Inc., stock is expected to pay no dividend for the upcoming 3 years. Then, end of year 4, it is expected to pay a dividend of $10. The dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 4% for two additional years and then stabilize at 2%.The required rate of return is 12%. Suppose a DRV stock is selling for $30 today.
1- Calculate the current expected rate of return on DRV stock
2- Will you buy DRV stock today?
Solution:- Given in Question:-
Stock price selling today = $30
Required Rate of Return(Ke) = 12%
DPS4 = $10
DPS5 = DPS4 ( 1 + Growth Rate)
DPS5 = $10 ( 1 + 0.04)
DPS5 =$10.40
DPS6 = DPS5 ( 1 + Growth Rate)
DPS6 = $10.4 ( 1 + 0.04)
DPS6 =$10.816
DPS7 = DPS6 ( 1 + Growth Rate)
DPS7 = $10.816 ( 1 + 0.02)
DPS7 =$11.032
Terminal Value at the end of year 6 =
Terminal Value at the end of year 6 =
Terminal Value at the end of year 6 = $110.32
Fair Price of Stock today-
Expected Rate Of Return = = 145.43%
B. Yes, It is beneficial to buy the DRV stock today as it is undervalued.
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