AAFM CWM_LEVEL_2 Question Answer
Section C (4 Mark)
Belstate reported net income of Rs221 million in 1993 on revenues of Rs8298 million. It paid out 31% of its earnings as dividends, a payout ratio that is expected to remain level from 1994 to 1998, during which period earnings growth is expected to be 13.5%. After 1998, earnings growth is expected to decline to 6%, and the dividend payout ratio is expected to increase to 60%. The beta is 1.15 and this figure is expected to remain unchanged. The treasury bill rate is 7%.
Estimate the price/sales ratio for Walgreens, assuming its profit margin remains unchanged at 1993 levels.