ACCOUNTING-At year-end 1991, the Wall Street consensus was that Philip Morrisâs
At year-end 1991, the Wall Street consensus was that Philip Morrisâs earnings and dividends would grow at 20% for five years, after which growth would fall to a marketlike 7%. Analysts also projected a required rate of return of 10% for the U.S. equity market.a. Using the data in the accompanying table and the multistage dividend discount model, calculate the intrinsic value of Philip Morris stock at year-end 1991. Assumea similar level of risk for Philip Morris stock as for the typical U.S. stock.b. Using the data in the accompanying table, calculate Philip Morrisâs priceâearnings ratio and the priceâearnings ratio relative to the S&P 500 Stock Index as of December 31, 1991.c. Using the data in the accompanying table, calculate Philip Morrisâs priceâbook ratio (i.e., ratio of market value to book value) and the priceâbook ratio relative to the S&P 500 Stock Index as of December 31, 1991.Philip Morris CorporationSelected Financial DataYears Ending December 31($ millions except per share data)19911981Earnings per share$4.24$0.66Dividends per share$1.91$0.25Stockholdersâ equity12,5123,234Total liabilities and stockholdersâ equity47,384$9,180Other dataPhilip MorrisCommon shares outstanding (millions)9201,003Closing price common stock$80.250$6.125S&P 500 Stock Index:Closing price417.09122.55Earnings per share16.2915.36Book value per share161.08109.43