Valence Electronics has 217 million shares on issue. It expects earnings at the end of the year of $760 million. Valence pays out 40% of its earnings in total - 15% paid out as dividends and 25% used to repurchase shares. If Valence's earnings are expected to grow by 6% per year, these payout rates do not change, and Valence's equity cost of capital is 8%, what is Valence's share price?

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The Answer of Valence Electronics has 217 million shares on issue. It expects earnings at the end of the year of $760 million. Valence pays out 40% of its earnings in total - 15% paid out as dividends and 25% used to repurchase shares. If Valence's earnings are expected to grow by 6% per year, these payout rates do not change, and Valence's equity cost of capital is 8%, what is Valence's share price?

Valence Electronics Has 217 Million Shares on Issue