Section C (4 Mark)
Navin Corporation, a manufacturer of do-it-yourself hardware and housewares, reported earnings per share of Rs2.10 in 1993, on which it paid dividends per share of Rs0.69. Earnings are expected to grow 15% a year from 1994 to 1998, during which period the dividend payout ratio is expected to remain unchanged. After 1998, the earnings growth rate is expected to drop to a stable 6%, and the payout ratio is expected to increase to 65% of earnings. The firm has a beta of 1.40 currently, and it is expected to have a beta of 1.10 after 1998. The Risk Free rate is 6.25%.
What is the value of the stock, using the two-stage dividend discount model?
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