Answer:
The maximum price per share that should be paid today is $15.21
Explanation:
We first need to calculate the required rate of return (r) on this stock. The required rate of return can be calculated using the CAPM approach.
r = rRF + Beta * (rM - rRF)
Where,
r = 0.03 + 0.7 * (0.1 - 0.03) = 0.079 or 7.9%
The fair price per share of this stock can be calculated using the constant growth model of DDM as the earnings, which will all be paid out as dividend, are expected to grow at a constant rate of 2%. The formula for price per share today under this model is,
P0 = D0 * (1+g) / (r - g)
P0 = 0.88 * (1+0.02) / (0.079 - 0.02)
P0 = $15.21