You are asked to value a company NewLight, which operates in a utility sector. Over the last few years, the company has managed to have an ROE of 20%, and a dividend payout ratio of 20%. Next year's forecasted earnings for the company are $5 per share. After researching on the underlying business and market data, you estimate the market beta for NewLight to be 1.4. The risk-free rate is 6% and the market risk premium is 8%.

1. (10 points) What value would you put on the company?
2. (10 points) What is the PVGO for the company?
3. (5 points) Is it a good idea to pay out more dividends? Explain.

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To value the company NewLight we can use the Dividend Discount Model DDM and the Present Value of Growth Opportunities PVGO approach Lets calculate th... View the full answer