Question

Last year, Big W Company reported earnings per share of $2.70 when its stock was selling for $40.50. If its earnings this year increase by 10% and the P/E ratio remains constant, what will be the price of its stock?

Answer 1

Answer: $‭44.55‬

Step-by-step explanation:

P/E ratio last year = Market price / Earnings per share

= 40.50/2.70

= 15

PE ratio remains constant.

Earnings increase by 10% = 2.70 * 1.10 = $‭2.97‬

15 = Market Price / 2.97

Market Price = 15 * 2.97

= $‭44.55‬