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Basic Question 14 of 16
If a company's dividend payout ratio is 20%, then its retention rate is ______.
B. 80%
C. 25%
A. 5 times
B. 80%
C. 25%
User Contributed Comments 9
User | Comment |
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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.