Asked by Debbie Annang on Jul 03, 2024

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When Google's share price reached $475 per share, Google had a P/E ratio of about 68 and an estimated market capitalization rate of 11.5%. Google pays no dividends. Approximately what percentage of Google's stock price was represented by PVGO?

A) 92%
B) 87%
C) 77%
D) 64%

Market Capitalization Rate

The expected return on an investment in the market, often used in the valuation of stocks and to determine a company's cost of equity.

PVGO

Present Value of Growth Opportunities; a model that estimates the value of a firm's shares excluding its current earnings, focusing on future growth.

P/E Ratio

Price-to-earnings ratio, a valuation metric for determining the relative worth of a company's shares by dividing stock price by earnings per share.

  • Comprehend the principle of Present Value of Growth Opportunities (PVGO) and its impact on the valuation of a firm.
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Hannah McGaunnJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
EPS = $475/68 = $6.985
PVGO = $475 − ($6.985/0.115) = $414.26
$414.26/$475 = 87.21%