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Q: Each of two stocks, C and D, are expected to pay a dividend of $3 in the upcoming year. The expected growth rate of dividends is 9% for both stocks. You require a rate of return of 10% on stock C and a return of 13% on stock D. The intrinsic value of stock C A. will be greater than the intrinsic value of stock D. B. will be the same as the intrinsic value of stock D. C. will be less than the intrinsic value of stock D. D. cannot be calculated without knowing the market rate of return.

Q: Each of two stocks, A and B, are expected to pay a dividend of $5 in the upcoming year. The expected growth rate of dividends is 10% for both stocks. You require a rate of return of 11% on stock A and a return of 20% on stock B. The intrinsic value of stock A A. will be greater than the intrinsic value of stock B. B. will be the same as the intrinsic value of stock B. C. will be less than the intrinsic value of stock B. D. cannot be calculated without knowing the market rate of return.

Q: You wish to earn a return of 10% on each of two stocks, C and D. Each of the stocks is expected to pay a dividend of $2 in the upcoming year. The expected growth rate of dividends is 9% for stock C and 10% for stock D. The intrinsic value of stock C A. will be greater than the intrinsic value of stock D. B. will be the same as the intrinsic value of stock D. C. will be less than the intrinsic value of stock D. D. will be the same or greater than the intrinsic value of stock D. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: You wish to earn a return of 12% on each of two stocks, A and B. Each of the stocks is expected to pay a dividend of $2 in the upcoming year. The expected growth rate of dividends is 9% for stock A and 10% for stock B. The intrinsic value of stock A A. will be greater than the intrinsic value of stock B. B. will be the same as the intrinsic value of stock B. C. will be less than the intrinsic value of stock B. D. will be the same or greater than the intrinsic value of stock B. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: You wish to earn a return of 11% on each of two stocks, C and D. Stock C is expected to pay a dividend of $3 in the upcoming year while stock D is expected to pay a dividend of $4 in the upcoming year. The expected growth rate of dividends for both stocks is 7%. The intrinsic value of stock C A. will be greater than the intrinsic value of stock D. B. will be the same as the intrinsic value of stock D. C. will be less than the intrinsic value of stock D. D. will be the same or greater than the intrinsic value of stock D. E. None of the options.

Q: You wish to earn a return of 13% on each of two stocks, X and Y. Stock X is expected to pay a dividend of $3 in the upcoming year while stock Y is expected to pay a dividend of $4 in the upcoming year. The expected growth rate of dividends for both stocks is 7%. The intrinsic value of stock X A. will be greater than the intrinsic value of stock Y. B. will be the same as the intrinsic value of stock Y. C. will be less than the intrinsic value of stock Y. D. will be the same or greater than the intrinsic value of stock Y. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: The Gordon model A. is a generalization of the perpetuity formula to cover the case of a growing perpetuity. B. is valid only when g is less than k. C. is valid only when k is less than g. D. is a generalization of the perpetuity formula to cover the case of a growing perpetuity and is valid only when g is less than k. E. is a generalization of the perpetuity formula to cover the case of a growing perpetuity and is valid only when k is less than g.

Q: The _________ is the fraction of earnings reinvested in the firm. A. dividend payout ratio B. retention rate C. plowback ratio D. dividend payout ratio and plowback ratio E. retention rate or plowback ratio

Q: The ______ is a common term for the market consensus value of the required return on a stock. A. dividend payout ratio B. intrinsic value C. market capitalization rate D. plowback rate E. None of the options are correct.

Q: Historically, P/E ratios have tended to be A. higher when inflation has been high. B. lower when inflation has been high. C. uncorrelated with inflation rates but correlated with other macroeconomic variables. D. uncorrelated with any macroeconomic variables, including inflation rates.

Q: Since 1955, Treasury bond yields and earnings yields on stocks have been A. identical. B. negatively correlated. C. positively correlated. D. uncorrelated.

Q: _______ is the amount of money per common share that could be realized by breaking up the firm, selling the assets, repaying the debt, and distributing the remainder to shareholders. A. Book value per share B. Liquidation value per share C. Market value per share D. Tobin's Q

Q: The _______ is defined as the present value of all cash proceeds to the investor in the stock. A. dividend-payout ratio B. intrinsic value C. market-capitalization rate D. plowback ratio

Q: ________ are analysts who use information concerning current and prospective profitability of a firm to assess the firm's fair market value. A. Credit analysts B. Fundamental analysts C. Systems analysts D. Technical analysts E. Specialists

Q: _________ is equal to common shareholders'equity divided by common shares outstanding. A. Book value per share B. Liquidation value per share C. Market value per share D. Tobin's Q

Q: High P/E ratios tend to indicate that a company will _______, ceteris paribus. A. grow quickly B. grow at the same speed as the average company C. grow slowly D. not grow E. None of the options are correct.

Q: ________ is equal to the total market value of the firm's common stock divided by (the replacement cost of the firm's assets less liabilities). A. Book value per share B. Liquidation value per share C. Market value per share D. Tobin's Q E. None of the options are correct.

Q: Rome Corporation is expected have EBIT of $2.3M this year. Rome Corporation is in the 30% tax bracket, will report $175,000 in depreciation, will make $175,000 in capital expenditures, and will have no change in net working capital this year. What is Rome's FCFF? A. 2,300,000 B. 1,785,000 C. 1,960,000 D. 1,610,000 E. 1,435,000

Q: Lamm Corporation is expected have EBIT of $6.2M this year. Lamm Corporation is in the 40% tax bracket, will report $1.2M in depreciation, will make $1.4M in capital expenditures, and will have a $160,000 increase in net working capital this year. What is Lamm's FCFF? A. 6,200,000 B. 6,160,000 C. 3,360,000 D. 3,680,000 E. 4,625,000

Q: Fly Boy Corporation is expected have EBIT of $800k this year. Fly Boy Corporation is in the 30% tax bracket, will report $52,000 in depreciation, will make $86,000 in capital expenditures, and will have a $16,000 increase in net working capital this year. What is Fly Boy's FCFF? A. 510,000 B. 406,000 C. 542,000 D. 596,000 E. 682,000

Q: Stingy Corporation is expected have EBIT of $1.2M this year. Stingy Corporation is in the 30% tax bracket, will report $133,000 in depreciation, will make $76,000 in capital expenditures, and will have a $24,000 increase in net working capital this year. What is Stingy's FCFF? A. 1,139,000 B. 1,200,000 C. 1,025,000 D. 921,000 E. 873,000

Q: The growth in per share FCFE of CBS, Inc. is expected to be 10% per year for the next two years, followed by a growth rate of 5% per year for three years. After this five-year period, the growth in per share FCFE is expected to be 2% per year, indefinitely. The required rate of return on CBS, Inc. is 12%. Last year's per share FCFE was $2.00. What should the stock sell for today? A. $8.99 B. $22.51 C. $40.00 D. $25.21 E. $27.12

Q: The growth in per share FCFE of FOX, Inc. is expected to be 15% per year for the next three years, followed by a growth rate of 8% per year for two years. After this five-year period, the growth in per share FCFE is expected to be 3% per year, indefinitely. The required rate of return on FOX, Inc. is 13%. Last year's per share FCFE was $1.85. What should the stock sell for today? A. $28.99 B. $24.47 C. $26.84 D. $27.74 E. $19.18

Q: The growth in per share FCFE of SYNK, Inc. is expected to be 8% per year for the next two years, followed by a growth rate of 4% per year for three years. After this five-year period, the growth in per share FCFE is expected to be 3% per year, indefinitely. The required rate of return on SYNC, Inc. is 11%. Last year's per share FCFE was $2.75. What should the stock sell for today? A. $28.99 B. $35.21 C. $54.67 D. $56.37 E. $39.71

Q: Goodie Corporation produces goods that are very mature in their product life cycles. Goodie Corporation is expected to have per share FCFE in year 1 of $2.00, per share FCFE of $1.50 in year 2, and per share FCFE of $1.00 in year 3. After year 3, per share FCFE is expected to decline at a rate of 1% per year. An appropriate required rate of return for the stock is 10%. The stock should be worth __________ today. A. $9.00 B. $101.57 C. $10.57 D. $22.22 E. $47.23

Q: Old Style Corporation produces goods that are very mature in their product life cycles. Old Style Corporation is expected to have per share FCFE in year 1 of $1.00, per share FCFE of $0.90 in year 2, and per share FCFE of $0.85 in year 3. After year 3, per share FCFE is expected to decline at a rate of 2% per year. An appropriate required rate of return for the stock is 8%. The stock should be worth _______ today. A. $127.63 B. $10.57 C. $20.00 D. $22.22 E. $8.98

Q: Smart Draw Company is expected to have per share FCFE in year 1 of $1.20, per share FCFE in year 2 of $1.50, and per share FCFE in year 3 of $2.00. After year 3, per share FCFE is expected to grow at the rate of 10% per year. An appropriate required return for the stock is 14%. The stock should be worth _______ today. A. $33.00 B. $40.68 C. $55.00 D. $66.00 E. $12.16

Q: Boaters World is expected to have per share FCFE in year 1 of $1.65, per share FCFE in year 2 of $1.97, and per share FCFE in year 3 of $2.54. After year 3, per share FCFE is expected to grow at the rate of 8% per year. An appropriate required return for the stock is 11%. The stock should be worth _______ today. A. $77.53 B. $40.67 C. $82.16 D. $71.80 E. None of the options are correct.

Q: Consider the free cash flow approach to stock valuation. F&G Manufacturing Company is expected to have before-tax cash flow from operations of $750,000 in the coming year. The firm's corporate tax rate is 40%. It is expected that $250,000 of operating cash flow will be invested in new fixed assets. Depreciation for the year will be $125,000. After the coming year, cash flows are expected to grow at 7% per year. The appropriate market capitalization rate for unleveraged cash flow is 13% per year. The firm has no outstanding debt. The total value of the equity of F&G Manufacturing Company should be A. $1,615,156.50. B. $2,479,168.95. C. $3,333,333.33. D. $4,166,666.67.

Q: Consider the free cash flow approach to stock valuation. F&G Manufacturing Company is expected to have before-tax cash flow from operations of $750,000 in the coming year. The firm's corporate tax rate is 40%. It is expected that $250,000 of operating cash flow will be invested in new fixed assets. Depreciation for the year will be $125,000. After the coming year, cash flows are expected to grow at 7% per year. The appropriate market capitalization rate for unleveraged cash flow is 13% per year. The firm has no outstanding debt. The projected free cash flow of F&G Manufacturing Company for the coming year is A. $250,000. B. $180,000. C. $300,000. D. $380,000.

Q: Seaman had a FCFE of $4.6B last year and has 113.2M shares outstanding. Seaman's required return on equity is 11.6%, and WACC is 10.4%. If FCFE is expected to grow at 5% forever, the intrinsic value of Seaman's shares is A. $646.48. B. $64.66. C. $6,464.80 D. $6.46.

Q: SGA Consulting had a FCFE of $3.2M last year and has 3.2M shares outstanding. SGA's required return on equity is 13%, and WACC is 11.5%. If FCFE is expected to grow at 8.5% forever, the intrinsic value of SGA's shares is A. $21.60. B. $26.56. C. $244.42. D. $24.11.

Q: Highpoint had a FCFE of $246M last year and has 123M shares outstanding. Highpoint's required return on equity is 10%, and WACC is 9%. If FCFE is expected to grow at 8.0% forever, the intrinsic value of Highpoint's shares is A. $21.60. B. $108. C. $244.42. D. $216.00.

Q: SI International had a FCFE of $122.1M last year and has 12.43M shares outstanding. SI's required return on equity is 11.3%, and WACC is 9.8%. If FCFE is expected to grow at 7.0% forever, the intrinsic value of SI's shares is A. $108.00. B. $68.29. C. $244.43. D. $14.76.

Q: See Candy had a FCFE of $6.1M last year and has 2.32M shares outstanding. See's required return on equity is 10.6%, and WACC is 9.3%. If FCFE is expected to grow at 6.5% forever, the intrinsic value of See's shares is A. $108.00. B. $68.30. C. $26.35. D. $14.76.

Q: Zero had a FCFE of $4.5M last year and has 2.25M shares outstanding. Zero's required return on equity is 10%, and WACC is 8.2%. If FCFE is expected to grow at 8% forever, the intrinsic value of Zero's shares is A. $108.00. B. $1080.00. C. $26.35. D. $14.76. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: Siri had a FCFE of $1.6M last year and has 3.2M shares outstanding. Siri's required return on equity is 12%, and WACC is 9.8%. If FCFE is expected to grow at 9% forever, the intrinsic value of Siri's shares is A. $68.13. B. $18.17. C. $26.35. D. $14.76. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: The required rate of return on equity is the most appropriate discount rate to use when applying a ______ valuation model. A. FCFE B. FCEF C. DDM D. FCEF or DDM E. P/E

Q: The most appropriate discount rate to use when applying a FCFF valuation model is the A. required rate of return on equity. B. WACC. C. risk-free rate. D. required rate of return on equity or risk-free rate, depending on the debt level of the firm. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: WACC is the most appropriate discount rate to use when applying a ______ valuation model. A. FCFF B. FCFE C. DDM D. FCFF or DDM, depending on the debt level of the firm, E. P/E

Q: The most appropriate discount rate to use when applying a FCFE valuation model is the A. required rate of return on equity. B. WACC. C. risk-free rate. D. None of the options are correct.

Q: GAAP allows A. no leeway to manage earnings. B. minimal leeway to manage earnings. C. considerable leeway to manage earnings. D. earnings management if it is beneficial in increasing stock price. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: A version of earnings management that became common in the 1990s was A. when management made changes in the operations of the firm to ensure that earnings did not increase or decrease too rapidly. B. reported "pro forma earnings." C. when management made changes in the operations of the firm to ensure that earnings did not increase too rapidly. D. when management made changes in the operations of the firm to ensure that earnings did not decrease too rapidly.

Q: Earnings management is A. when management makes changes in the operations of the firm to ensure that earnings do not increase or decrease too rapidly. B. when management makes changes in the operations of the firm to ensure that earnings do not increase too rapidly. C. when management makes changes in the operations of the firm to ensure that earnings do not decrease too rapidly. D. the practice of using flexible accounting rules to improve the apparent profitability of the firm.

Q: Low P/E ratios tend to indicate that a company will _______, ceteris paribus. A. grow quickly B. grow at the same speed as the average company C. grow slowly D. P/E ratios are unrelated to growth. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: The present value of growth opportunities (PVGO) is equal to I) the difference between a stock's price and its no-growth value per share. II) the stock's price. III) zero if its return on equity equals the discount rate. IV) the net present value of favorable investment opportunities. A. I and IV B. II and IV C. I, III, and IV D. II, III, and IV E. III and IV

Q: If a firm follows a low-investment-rate plan (applies a low plowback ratio), its dividends will be _______ now and _______ in the future than a firm that follows a high-reinvestment-rate plan. A. higher; higher B. lower; lower C. lower; higher D. higher; lower E. It is not possible to tell.

Q: Who popularized the dividend discount model, which is sometimes referred to by his name? A. Burton Malkiel B. Frederick Macaulay C. Harry Markowitz D. Marshall Blume E. Myron Gordon

Q: Which of the following is the best measure of the floor for a stock price? A. Book value B. Liquidation value C. Replacement cost D. Market value E. Tobin's Q

Q: Dividend discount models and P/E ratios are used by __________ to try to find mispriced securities. A. technical analysts B. statistical analysts C. fundamental analysts D. dividend analysts E. psychoanalysts

Q: According to Peter Lynch, a rough rule of thumb for security analysis is that A. the growth rate should be equal to the plowback rate. B. the growth rate should be equal to the dividend-payout rate. C. the growth rate should be low for emerging industries. D. the growth rate should be equal to the P/E ratio. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: Because the DDM requires multiple estimates, investors should A. carefully examine inputs to the model. B. perform sensitivity analysis on price estimates. C. not use this model without expert assistance. D. feel confident that DDM estimates are correct. E. carefully examine inputs to the model and perform sensitivity analysis on price estimates.

Q: Investors want high plowback ratios A. for all firms. B. whenever ROE > k. C. whenever k > ROE. D. only when they are in low tax brackets. E. whenever bank interest rates are high.

Q: Many stock analysts assume that a mispriced stock will A. immediately return to its intrinsic value. B. return to its intrinsic value within a few days. C. never return to its intrinsic value. D. gradually approach its intrinsic value over several years. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: The dividend discount model A. ignores capital gains. B. incorporates the after-tax value of capital gains. C. includes capital gains implicitly. D. restricts capital gains to a minimum. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: The goal of fundamental analysts is to find securities A. whose intrinsic value exceeds market price. B. with a positive present value of growth opportunities. C. with high market capitalization rates. D. All of the options are correct. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: According to James Tobin, the long-run value of Tobin's Q should move toward A. 0. B. 1. C. 2. D. infinity. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: If a firm has a required rate of return equal to the ROE, A. the firm can increase market price and P/E by retaining more earnings. B. the firm can increase market price and P/E by increasing the growth rate. C. the amount of earnings retained by the firm does not affect market price or the P/E. D. the firm can increase market price and P/E by retaining more earnings and increasing the growth rate. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: The growth in dividends of XYZ, Inc. is expected to be 10% per year for the next two years, followed by a growth rate of 5% per year for three years. After this five-year period, the growth in dividends is expected to be 2% per year, indefinitely. The required rate of return on XYZ, Inc. is 12%. Last year's dividends per share were $2.00. What should the stock sell for today? A. $8.99 B. $25.21 C. $40.00 D. $110.00 E. None of the options are correct.

Q: The growth in dividends of ABC, Inc. is expected to be 15% per year for the next three years, followed by a growth rate of 8% per year for two years. After this five-year period, the growth in dividends is expected to be 3% per year, indefinitely. The required rate of return on ABC, Inc. is 13%. Last year's dividends per share were $1.85. What should the stock sell for today? A. $8.99 B. $25.21 C. $40.00 D. $27.74 E. None of the options are correct.

Q: The growth in dividends of Music Doctors, Inc. is expected to be 8% per year for the next two years, followed by a growth rate of 4% per year for three years. After this five-year period, the growth in dividends is expected to be 3% per year, indefinitely. The required rate of return on Music Doctors, Inc. is 11%. Last year's dividends per share were $2.75. What should the stock sell for today? A. $8.99 B. $25.21 C. $39.71 D. $110.00 E. None of the options are correct.

Q: Assume that Bolton Company will pay a $2.00 dividend per share next year, an increase from the current dividend of $1.50 per share that was just paid. After that, the dividend is expected to increase at a constant rate of 5%. If you require a 12% return on the stock, the value of the stock is A. $28.57. B. $28.79. C. $30.00. D. $31.78. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: Sales Company paid a $1.00 dividend per share last year and is expected to continue to pay out 40% of earnings as dividends for the foreseeable future. If the firm is expected to generate a 10% return on equity in the future, and if you require a 12% return on the stock, the value of the stock is A. $17.67. B. $13.00. C. $16.67. D. $18.67.

Q: A firm has a return on equity of 20% and a dividend-payout ratio of 30%. The firm's anticipated growth rate is A. 6%. B. 10%. C. 14%. D. 20%.

Q: A firm has a return on equity of 14% and a dividend-payout ratio of 60%. The firm's anticipated growth rate is A. 5.6%. B. 10%. C. 14%. D. 20%.

Q: Other things being equal, a low ________ would be most consistent with a relatively high growth rate of firm earnings. A. dividend-payout ratio B. degree of financial leverage C. variability of earnings D. inflation rate

Q: A company whose stock is selling at a P/E ratio greater than the P/E ratio of a market index most likely has A. an anticipated earnings growth rate which is less than that of the average firm. B. a dividend yield which is less than that of the average firm. C. less predictable earnings growth than that of the average firm. D. greater cyclicality of earnings growth than that of the average firm.

Q: In the dividend discount model, which of the following are not incorporated into the discount rate? A. Real risk-free rate B. Risk premium for stocks C. Return on assets D. Expected inflation rate

Q: A firm's earnings per share increased from $10 to $12, dividends increased from $4.00 to $4.80, and the share price increased from $80 to $90. Given this information, it follows that A. the stock experienced a drop in the P/E ratio. B. the firm had a decrease in dividend-payout ratio. C. the firm increased the number of shares outstanding. D. the required rate of return decreased.

Q: Consider the free cash flow approach to stock valuation. Utica Manufacturing Company is expected to have before-tax cash flow from operations of $500,000 in the coming year. The firm's corporate tax rate is 30%. It is expected that $200,000 of operating cash flow will be invested in new fixed assets. Depreciation for the year will be $100,000. After the coming year, cash flows are expected to grow at 6% per year. The appropriate market capitalization rate for unleveraged cash flow is 15% per year. The firm has no outstanding debt. The total value of the equity of Utica Manufacturing Company should be A. $1,000,000. B. $2,000,000. C. $3,000,000. D. $4,000,000.

Q: Consider the free cash flow approach to stock valuation. Utica Manufacturing Company is expected to have before-tax cash flow from operations of $500,000 in the coming year. The firm's corporate tax rate is 30%. It is expected that $200,000 of operating cash flow will be invested in new fixed assets. Depreciation for the year will be $100,000. After the coming year, cash flows are expected to grow at 6% per year. The appropriate market-capitalization rate for unleveraged cash flow is 15% per year. The firm has no outstanding debt. The projected free cash flow of Utica Manufacturing Company for the coming year is A. $150,000. B. $180,000. C. $300,000. D. $380,000.

Q: Mature Products Corporation produces goods that are very mature in their product life cycles. Mature Products Corporation is expected to pay a dividend in year 1 of $2.00, a dividend of $1.50 in year 2, and a dividend of $1.00 in year 3. After year 3, dividends are expected to decline at a rate of 1% per year. An appropriate required rate of return for the stock is 10%. The stock should be worth A. $9.00. B. $10.57. C. $20.00. D. $22.22.

Q: Antiquated Products Corporation produces goods that are very mature in their product life cycles. Antiquated Products Corporation is expected to pay a dividend in year 1 of $1.00, a dividend of $0.90 in year 2, and a dividend of $0.85 in year 3. After year 3, dividends are expected to decline at a rate of 2% per year. An appropriate required rate of return for the stock is 8%. The stock should be worth A. $8.98. B. $10.57. C. $20.00. D. $22.22.

Q: Exercise Bicycle Company is expected to pay a dividend in year 1 of $1.20, a dividend in year 2 of $1.50, and a dividend in year 3 of $2.00. After year 3, dividends are expected to grow at the rate of 10% per year. An appropriate required return for the stock is 14%. The stock should be worth _______ today. A. $33.00 B. $39.86 C. $55.00 D. $66.00 E. $40.68

Q: JCPenney Company is expected to pay a dividend in year 1 of $1.65, a dividend in year 2 of $1.97, and a dividend in year 3 of $2.54. After year 3, dividends are expected to grow at the rate of 8% per year. An appropriate required return for the stock is 11%. The stock should be worth _______ today. A. $33.00 B. $40.67 C. $71.80 D. $66.00 E. None of the options are correct.

Q: The market-capitalization rate on the stock of Fast Growing Company is 20%. The expected ROE is 22%, and the expected EPS are $6.10. If the firm's plowback ratio is 90%, the P/E ratio will be A. 7.69. B. 8.33. C. 9.09. D. 11.11. E. 50.

Q: The market-capitalization rate on the stock of Flexsteel Company is 12%. The expected ROE is 13%, and the expected EPS are $3.60. If the firm's plowback ratio is 75%, the P/E ratio will be A. 7.69. B. 8.33. C. 9.09. D. 11.11. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: The market-capitalization rate on the stock of Flexsteel Company is 12%. The expected ROE is 13%, and the expected EPS are $3.60. If the firm's plowback ratio is 50%, the P/E ratio will be A. 7.69. B. 8.33. C. 9.09. D. 11.11. E. None of the options are correct.

Q: Risk Metrics Company is expected to pay a dividend of $3.50 in the coming year. Dividends are expected to grow at a rate of 10% per year. The risk-free rate of return is 5%, and the expected return on the market portfolio is 13%. The stock is trading in the market today at a price of $90.00. What is the approximate beta of Risk Metrics's stock? A. 0.8 B. 1.0 C. 1.1 D. 1.4 E. None of the options are correct.

Q: Risk Metrics Company is expected to pay a dividend of $3.50 in the coming year. Dividends are expected to grow at a rate of 10% per year. The risk-free rate of return is 5%, and the expected return on the market portfolio is 13%. The stock is trading in the market today at a price of $90.00. What is the market-capitalization rate for Risk Metrics? A. 13.6% B. 13.9% C. 15.6% D. 16.9% E. None of the options are correct.