CFAI Practice: M07 — Equity Valuation Applications

Source: CFAI CFA1 Equity Practice 2026 Total: 5 questions

Questions

Question 1

A stock just paid a dividend of $2.00. Dividends are expected to grow at 5% per year indefinitely. If the required rate of return is 12%, the value of the stock using the Gordon growth model is closest to:

  • A. $16.67
  • B. $28.57
  • C. $30.00

Question 2

Using the CAPM, a stock has a beta of 1.2, the risk-free rate is 3%, and the expected market return is 10%. The required rate of return for this stock is closest to:

  • A. 8.4%
  • B. 10.0%
  • C. 11.4%

Question 3

The justified trailing P/E ratio for a stock with a dividend payout ratio of 40%, a required return of 10%, and a growth rate of 4% is closest to:

  • A. 4.0x
  • B. 6.0x
  • C. 6.9x

Question 4

A preferred stock pays an annual dividend of $6.00. If the required rate of return is 8%, the value of the preferred stock is closest to:

  • A. $48.00
  • B. $75.00
  • C. $80.00

Question 5

A company has ROE of 18% and pays out 30% of its earnings as dividends. The sustainable growth rate is closest to:

  • A. 5.4%
  • B. 10.8%
  • C. 12.6%