Question

The explicit forecast period must be long enough for the company to reach a steady state the point at which we calculate the continuing value. Which of the following is NOT a desirable property of that steady state? a) The growth rate rises above the required return on capital. b) The company earns a constant rate of return on existing capital c) The company earns a constant rate of return on new capital invested. d) The company reinvests a constant proportion of its operating profits into the business each year. e) The company expects a constant weighted average cost of capital.

Answer 1

Answer: E) The company expects a constant weighted average cost of capital.

Explanation: The explicit forecast period in most organisations are usually made between five to about fifteen years,this is to ensure that enough timeline is given to effectively capture all the necessary information to do proper forecast.

The only option that is not a desirable feature of the steady state is that. The company expects a constant weighted average cost of capital. All other options are desirable feature because they have positive impact on the business and will make a good forcast.