In the chapter, we discussed one calculation of the sustainable growth rate as Sustainable growth rate =

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In the chapter, we discussed one calculation of the sustainable growth rate as Sustainable growth rate = ROE × b / 1  - ROE × b.

In practice, probably the most commonly used calculation of the sustainable growth rate is ROE × b. This equation is identical to the two sustainable growth rate equations presented in the chapter if the ROE is calculated using the beginning of period equity. Derive this equation from the equation presented in the chapter.

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Corporate Finance Core Principles and Applications

ISBN: 978-1259289903

5th edition

Authors: Stephen Ross, Randolph Westerfield, Jeffrey Jaffe, Bradford Jordan

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