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Basic Question 10 of 16

In applying the constant-growth dividend discount model, lowering the required rate of return on a stock will cause the stock's intrinsic value to ______.

A. decrease
B. increase
C. decrease or increase, depending upon other factors

User Contributed Comments 7

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thekapila it always depend on k-g is we lower k such that k <g then the model might not be valid.
morek Decreased Required Rate of Return will decrease denominator, so increase value.
hoyleng k has inverse relationship...
tochiejehu REQUIRED RATE OF RETURN AND INTRINSIC VALUE HAVE AN INVERSE RELATIONSHIP
chesschh Decreasing the denominator, increases the variable. Always
khalifa92 why the caps tho
khalifa92 GROWTH RATE AND INTRINSIC VALUE HAVE LOVELY RELATIONSHIP
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Learning Outcome Statements

explain the rationale for using present value models to value equity and describe the dividend discount and free-cash-flow-to-equity models

calculate and interpret the intrinsic value of an equity security based on the Gordon (constant) growth dividend discount model or a two-stage dividend discount model, as appropriate

identify characteristics of companies for which the constant growth or a multistage dividend discount model is appropriate

explain advantages and disadvantages of each category of valuation model

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 3, Module 8.