Suppose research has shown that "common stocks", as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500, have had an average cash flow payout ratio of 35%. We forecast the average cash flow payout ratio will continue at 35% and that cash flows will grow by an average of 3.50% annually over the long term.  With long-term Treasury bond rates yielding 1.70%, we decide a "fair" rate of return on equities is 5.50%.  The PE Ratio on the S&P 500 should be approximately:   3.89.                   d. 17.50. 5.00.                   e. 23.72. 11.86.                  f. 40.00.

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8 - Suppose research has shown that "common stocks", as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500, have had an average cash flow payout ratio of 35%. We forecast the average cash flow payout ratio will continue at 35% and that cash flows will grow by an average of 3.50% annually over the long term.  With long-term Treasury bond rates yielding 1.70%, we decide a "fair" rate of return on equities is 5.50%.  The PE Ratio on the S&P 500 should be approximately:

 

  1. 3.89.                   d. 17.50.
  2. 5.00.                   e. 23.72.
  3. 11.86.                  f. 40.00.
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