thapter 08: Assignment - Equity Valuation Back to Assignment Attempts: Keep the Highest: 12 11. Problem 8-11 eBook Problem 8-11 Assume a company has a payout ratio of 43 percent, a profit margin of 5 percent, a cost of equity of 11 percent and a growth rate of 2.5 percent. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to three decimal places. a. What is the forward price-sales multiple? b. What is the trailing price-sales multiple