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  • This topic has 5 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 9 years ago by John Moffat.
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  • February 23, 2016 at 7:47 pm #301750
    Robert
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    Hi john,
    The answer says that as the historical earnings growth rate of 12% is greater than the cost of capital (8%) then the growth rate is not sustainable.

    Could you kindly explain how the examiner has come to this conclusion please?

    Thank you

    February 24, 2016 at 11:31 am #301818
    John Moffat
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    I am away from home at the moment and I cannot therefore look at the question.

    I get back late tonight so please ask again later (so I don’t forget 🙂 ) and I will answer when I get home.

    February 24, 2016 at 6:50 pm #301879
    Robert
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    Thank you John I look forward to your response

    February 24, 2016 at 11:40 pm #301909
    John Moffat
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    Sorry for the delay, but I am home now 🙂

    It is simply that if the company is growing that fast, then shareholders are going to want a higher return on their investment.

    If you invested in my company and the earnings were to double in size, then I think you would expect to get a bigger return 🙂

    February 25, 2016 at 6:39 am #301942
    Robert
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    Thank you John,

    February 25, 2016 at 12:06 pm #302001
    John Moffat
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    You are welcome 🙂

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