In 2000 the P/e ratio of the stock market reached about 45. If you assume that these corporations will grow roughly at the overall economys (GDP) growth rate of 4-5% per year, what should investors have reasonably expected in terms of a likely future rate of return implied by the stock markets level? show your work

In 2000 the P/e ratio of the stock market reached about 45. If you assume that these corporations will grow roughly at the overall economys (GDP) growth rate of 4-5% per year, what should investors have reasonably expected in terms of a likely future rate of return implied by the stock markets level? show your work

Financial Management: Theory & Practice

16th Edition

ISBN:9781337909730

Author:Brigham

Publisher:Brigham

Chapter7: Corporate Valuation And Stock Valuation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P: Ogier Incorporated currently has $800 million in sales, which are projected to grow by 10% in Year 1...

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