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- February 23, 2016 at 7:47 pm #301750
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 #301818I 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 #301879Thank you John I look forward to your response
February 24, 2016 at 11:40 pm #301909Sorry 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 #301942Thank you John,
February 25, 2016 at 12:06 pm #302001You are welcome 🙂
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