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An analyst is trying to estimate the intrinsic value of the stock of Harkleroad

ID: 2717431 • Letter: A

Question

An analyst is trying to estimate the intrinsic value of the stock of Harkleroad Technologies. The analyst estimates that Harkleroad’s free cash flow during the next year will be $25 million. The analyst also estimates that the company’s free cash flow will increase at a constant rate of 7 percent a year and that the company’s WACC is 10 percent. Harkleroad has $200 million of long-term debt and preferred stock, and 30 million outstanding shares of common stock. What is the estimated per-share price of Harkleroad Technologies’ common stock?

a.   $ 1.67

b.   $ 5.24

c.   $18.37

d.   $21.11

e.   $27.78

Explanation / Answer

Answer: D Free Cash Flow $25.00 WACC 10% Growth rate 7% Firm Value 25/(10%-7%) $833.33 million Debt $200.00 million Equity $633.33 million Per share price $21.11