Question

sysyster corp. has an ROE of 16 percent and a payout ratio of 24 percent. what is its sustainable growth rate?

Answer 1

The answer is 13.84 percent

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for sustainable growth rate is:

(Return on equity(ROE) x retention rate)/1 - Return on equity(ROE) x retention rate

Retention rate = 1 - payout ratio.

So, retention rate = 1 - 0.24

= 0. 76

Return on equity(ROE)= 0.16

(0.16 x 0.76) / 1 - ( 0.16 x 0.76)

= 0.1216 / 1 - 0.1216

0.1216/0.8784

=0.1384

Expressed as a percentage:

13.84percent