You are told by yourinvestment advisor that Laduma Co. is expected to earn R5 per share next year, R6 per share the following year and that thereafter earnings are expected to grow by 8 percent per year. The dividend payout ratio is 60 percent and the required rate of return on Laduma shares is 15 percent. If the current share price is R40, would you expect your adviser to make a buy, hold or sell recommendation? Iftransaction costs are R2,50 per share, would you follow his advice?

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You are told by yourinvestment advisor that Laduma Co. is expected to earn R5 per share next year, R6 per share the following year and that
thereafter earnings are expected to grow by 8 percent per year. The dividend payout ratio is 60 percent and the required rate of return on Laduma
shares is 15 percent. If the current share price is R40, would you expect your adviser to make a buy, hold or sell recommendation? Iftransaction
costs are R2,50 per share, would you follow his advice?
Transcribed Image Text:You are told by yourinvestment advisor that Laduma Co. is expected to earn R5 per share next year, R6 per share the following year and that thereafter earnings are expected to grow by 8 percent per year. The dividend payout ratio is 60 percent and the required rate of return on Laduma shares is 15 percent. If the current share price is R40, would you expect your adviser to make a buy, hold or sell recommendation? Iftransaction costs are R2,50 per share, would you follow his advice?
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Dividend growth model is the valuation model that calculates the fair value of the stock on the assumption that the dividend grows at a stable rate in perpetuity or at different rates during the period.

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Dividend growth model formula:

Price=Dividend1Required Rate-Growth Rate

 

 

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