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Basic Question 15 of 16

Which of the following will increase a company's growth rate of earnings?

A. Increasing its dividend payout ratio
B. Increasing its return on equity
C. Decreasing its retention rate

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chesschh a & c are the same, so B
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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.