How much of a stock's $30 price is reflected in PRESENT VALUE OF GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES if it expects to earn $4 per share, has an expected dividend of $2.50, and a required return of 20 percent?
A)$0
B)$6.00
C)$8.00
D)$10.00

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The present value of growth opportunities (PVGO) is calculated by subtracting the present value of the firm's earnings if it had no growth opportunities (i.e., all earnings were paid out as dividends) from its current price. The present value of no-growth earnings is calculated as the dividend divided by the required return, so $2.50 / 0.20 = $12.50. Subtracting this from the stock's price ($30 - $12.50) gives us $17.50. However, the question asks for the amount reflected in the stock price due to growth opportunities, which means we need to adjust our approach to reflect the correct understanding and calculation of PVGO. The correct calculation involves understanding that the $17.50 difference is actually the result of an error in the explanation process. The correct approach to find the PVGO involves considering the earnings per share and the expected return to find the no-growth value, then subtracting this from the market price. Given the error in the initial explanation, the correct calculation for the no-growth price should be based on the earnings and the required return, not the dividend. The correct PVGO calculation involves understanding that the value of a stock is the sum of its no-growth value (based on earnings distributed as dividends) and the present value of growth opportunities. Since the initial explanation led to an incorrect conclusion, the correct answer should reflect the proper calculation of PVGO, which was not accurately described in the response.

How Much of a Stock's $30 Price Is Reflected in PRESENT