Question

Brown Fashions Inc.'s December 31, 2018 balance sheet showed total common equity of $4,050,000 and 265,000 shares of stock outstanding. During 2016, the firm had $450,000 of net income, and it paid out $100,000 as dividends. What was the book value per share at 12/31/16, assuming no common stock was either issued or retired during 2016?

Answer 1

Answer: $16.60

Explanation:

The following information can be gotten from the question:

Total common equity = $4,050,000 Shares of stock outstanding = 265,000

Net Income = $450,000

Dividends = $100,000

Based on the information given, the book value per share will be calculated as:

(Total common equity + Net income - Dividends) / Outstanding shares

= ($4,050,000 + $450,000 - $100,000) / 265,000

= $4,400,000 / 265,000

= $16.60