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Dividend Discount Model Calculation for Stock Valuation

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Using the infinite period Dividend Discount Model, what is the value of a stock with the following characteristics?

Current dividend $6 -

Long term dividend growth rate 8%

Required rate of return 12%

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The infinite period DDM indicates that:

Value = (Dividend for period 1)/k-g where k is the required rate of return and g is the growth rate. In this case, Value = ($6 x 1.08)/(.12-.08) = $6.48/.04 = $162.