A Two Stage FCFE Valuation Model with Declining Net Income Growth in Stage 1.

Vishal Noronha needs to prepare a valuation of Sindhuh Enterprises. Noronha has assembled the following information for his analysis. It is now the first day of 2003.

EPS for 2002 is $2.40.

For the next five years, the growth rate in EPS is given below. After 2007, the growth rate will be 7 percent.

Year

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

Growth rate for EPS

30%

18%

12%

9%

7%

Net investment in fixed capital (net of depreciation) for the next five years are given below. After 2007, capital expenditures are expected to grow at 7 percent annually.

Year

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

Net capital expenditure per share

3.000

2.500

2.000

1.500

1.000

The investment in working capital each year will equal 50 percent of the net investment in capital items.

Thirty percent of the net investment in fixed capital and investment in working capital will be financed with new debt financing.

Current market conditions dictate a risk free rate of 6.0 percent, an equity risk premium of 4.0 percent, and a beta of 1.10 for Sindhuh Enterprises.

1. What is the per share value of Sindhuh Enterprises on the first day of 2003?

2. What should be the trailing PIE on the first day of 2003 and the first day of 2007?