In a 3-stage DDM, the third stage usually represents:

Correct answer: A mature phase with stable, constant growth.

Explanation

Multistage models typically converge to a 'steady state' assumption.

Other questions

Question 1

An equity security is considered undervalued when:

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is necessary for an investor to profit from buying an undervalued security?

Question 3

Which category of valuation models estimates value as the present value of cash distributed to shareholders?

Question 4

The payment of a stock dividend results in which of the following for a shareholder?

Question 5

Regarding dividend chronology, which date is the first day a buyer of the stock will NOT receive the upcoming dividend?

Question 6

A company declares a dividend. The holder of record date is set as Friday, March 16. The ex-dividend date is likely:

Question 7

In a one-year holding period Dividend Discount Model (DDM), the value of the stock today is calculated as:

Question 8

The Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) model differs from the DDM in that it uses:

Question 9

Which of the following is a key assumption of the Gordon Growth Model (GGM)?

Question 10

In the Gordon Growth Model, if the required rate of return (Ke) is less than the dividend growth rate (g):

Question 11

Preferred stock which pays a fixed dividend forever is typically valued using:

Question 12

Calculate the value of a preferred stock that pays an annual dividend of 5.00 currency units and has a required rate of return of 8 percent.

Question 13

Using the Gordon Growth Model, calculate the value of a stock with an expected dividend next year (D1) of 2.00, a required return of 10 percent, and a growth rate of 5 percent.

Question 14

If a company retains more earnings to invest in high-growth projects, what is the 'dividend displacement of earnings' effect?

Question 15

Which valuation model is most appropriate for a company experiencing a temporary high-growth phase followed by a stable growth phase?

Question 16

A 'Trailing P/E' multiple is calculated using:

Question 17

The 'Justified Leading P/E' can be derived from the Gordon Growth Model as:

Question 18

Enterprise Value (EV) is defined as:

Question 19

Which multiple is most commonly used with Enterprise Value?

Question 20

An asset-based valuation model estimates the value of equity as:

Question 21

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Asset-Based Valuation models?

Question 22

A share repurchase is financially equivalent to a cash dividend if:

Question 23

In the context of the Gordon Growth Model, the variable 'g' represents:

Question 24

If a company has a Return on Equity (ROE) of 15 percent and a dividend payout ratio of 40 percent, its sustainable growth rate (g) is:

Question 25

A 'reverse stock split' will result in:

Question 26

The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio is often useful when:

Question 27

Calculate the Enterprise Value (EV) given: Equity Market Cap = 1000, Debt = 400, Cash = 100.

Question 28

Which of the following is an advantage of Multiplier Models?

Question 29

The two-stage DDM is best suited for a company that:

Question 30

When using the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio, 'Book Value' refers to:

Question 31

Calculate the stock value using GGM: D0 = 1.00, g = 5 percent, Required Return = 10 percent.

Question 32

If a company repurchases shares, what is the likely immediate effect on Earnings Per Share (EPS), assuming net income stays constant?

Question 33

Why might an analyst use P/CF (Price to Cash Flow) instead of P/E?

Question 34

A 'Special Dividend' is best described as:

Question 35

If a stock's market price is 50 and its leading P/E is 10, what are the expected earnings per share (E1)?

Question 36

The 'Dividend Displacement of Earnings' suggests that:

Question 37

Which date determines the specific shareholders who are entitled to receive a declared dividend?

Question 38

What happens to the price of a stock on the ex-dividend date, all else equal?

Question 40

Which of the following is a limitation of the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio?

Question 41

A key advantage of using Enterprise Value multiples over Price multiples is:

Question 42

In the context of asset-based valuation, 'intangible assets' like brand reputation are:

Question 43

Which term describes a stock dividend that is paid out of shares the company holds in its treasury?

Question 44

If the risk-free rate increases, assuming all else constant, the value of a stock in the Gordon Growth Model will:

Question 45

The 'Law of One Price' is the economic principle underlying which valuation method?

Question 46

For a company with no current dividends but expected future dividends, which model is most appropriate?

Question 47

Which of the following describes 'Alpha' in the context of equity valuation?

Question 48

A 'Control Premium' might be relevant when:

Question 49

If a company's P/E ratio is 15 and the industry average is 20, the company is potentially:

Question 50

What is the primary determinant of intrinsic value in the Dividend Discount Model?