Question

A convertible preferred stock is convertible at $10, pays a 4% annual dividend, is callable at $110, and is trading at a current market price of $116. Based on these details, what is the parity price of the common stock

Answer 1

Answer:

$11.60

Explanation:

In ascertaining the parity price of the common stock, we need to ascertain the conversion ratio which is the par price of the preferred stock divided by the convertible price

The par value of the preferred stock=$100(since call price is $110)

convertible price=$10

conversion ratio=$100/$10=10

The parity price is the current market price of the preferred stock divided by the conversion ratio

Parity price=$116/10

Parity price=$11.60