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Two companies, both equity financed with no debt, are in the same business. One company has a stable earnings and dividend record, paying out all its earnings in dividends. The other company is a growth stock increasing its earnings and dividends annually. Dividend is $5/share for both companies. Stable company trades at $40/share. The growth company trades at $50/share. 

Estimate investors' required rate of return on these stocks and the steady future growth rate of the growing company as perceived by the market.

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Chapter # 12- Valuation: Cash-Flow-Based Approaches
Section: INTEGRATIVE CASE
Problem: 2
Posted Date: September 10, 2023 07:22:55
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