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Basic Question 14 of 16

If a company's dividend payout ratio is 20%, then its retention rate is ______.

A. 5 times
B. 80%
C. 25%

User Contributed Comments 9

User Comment
Done If you get this one wrong you have issues
Nikita I almost did, was thinking too much ha.
Masterkang What is there to think about?
eb2568 Now that is my kind of question!
tochiejehu easy one dear
praj24 Snap! kept thinking it's too good to be true :P
nabada0419 Retention Ratio = (NI - Div)/ NI = 1 - Div Payout Ratio
Inaganti6 Don't show up at the exam if you got this wrong.
MathLoser I have tissue
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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.