Janet Ludlow’s firm requires all its analysts to use a two-stage DDM and the CAPM to value stocks. Using these measures, Ludlow has valued QuickBrush Company at $63 per share. She now must value SmileWhite Corporation.
a. Calculate the required rate of return for SmileWhite using the information in the following table:
b. Ludlow estimates the following EPS and dividend growth rates for SmileWhite:
Estimate the intrinsic value of SmileWhite using the table above, and the two-stage DDM. Dividends per share in 2007 were $1.72.
c. Recommend QuickBrush or SmileWhite stock for purchase by comparing each company’s intrinsic value with its current market price.
d. Describe one strength of the two-stage DDM in comparison with the constant-growth DDM. Describe one weakness inherent in all DDMs.
