Monday 27 April 2015

Dividend Valuation Model Concept

Dividend Valuation Model Concept

Dividend valuation method the cost of equity calculated based on the relationship between share price and dividend i.e. dividend offered per anum is divided by share price. This relationship can be expressed by the following equation.

1. Cost of equity = do/ Po                            - Constant Dividend
2. Cost of equity = [do (1+g)/Po] + g         - Dividend is Growing

Example Dividend Valuation Model

For example the quoted price of company is $ 10 and it pays dividend 40 cents. What is cost of equity?

Solution

= .4/10 X 100
= 4%

Example of Dividend Growth

ABC company share price is $ 10; dividend recently paid out is 40 Cent. The dividend growth is expected is 8%.Calculate the cost of equity

Solution

Share Price
$ 10
Dividend
40 Cent
Cost of equity ={ [ .4 x (1.08)/ $ 10 ]+ .08 } x 100
8.04%