CF - HW - Chapter 4
CF - HW - Chapter 4
CF - HW - Chapter 4
Homework
Chapter 4: Long-term Financial Planning
I. Multiple choices:
8. Binh An Corp. has a 12% return on assets (ROA) at the ending of the period and a 70%
retention ratio. What is its internal growth rate?
A. 6.23%
B. 7.24%
C. 9.17%
D. 9.84%
9. Hoa Binh Corp. has a 22% return on equity (ROE) at the ending of the period and a
77% retention ratio. What is its sustainable growth rate?
A. 18.68%
B. 19.25%
C. 19.49%
D. 20.39%
10. The internal growth rate of a firm is best described as the……….growth rate
achievable ………. external financing of any kind.
A. minimum; including
B. maximum; including
C. maximum; excluding
D. minimum; excluding
II. Short answer
The income statement & balance sheet of Company X in 2022 are as follow:
Questions:
a. Calculate the EFN if sales are forecasted to increase by 10% in 2023. Assume the company is
operating at full capacity and the dividend payout ratio is fixed.
b. Based on the above information, what is the EFN in 2023 if net fixed asset utilization is 60%
capacity?
c. Without external funding, how much growth can the company sustain in 2023? What is the
sustainable growth rate the company could achieve in 2023?