The stock of Nogro Corporation is currently selling for $20 per share. Earnings per share in the coming year are expected to be $4. The company has a policy of paying out 50% of its earnings each year in dividends. The rest is retained and invested in projects that earn a 20% rate of return per year. This situation is expected to continue indefinitely a. Assuming the current market price of the stock reflects its intrinsic value as computed using the constant-growth DDM, what rate of return do Nogro's investors require? (Do not round intermediate calculations.) Rate of return b. By how much does its value exceed what it would be if all earnings were paid as dividends and nothing were reinvested? PVGO c-1. If Nogro were to cut its dividend payout ratio to 25%, what would happen to its stock price? Stock price would be unaffected Stock price would be increased Stock price would be decreased c-2. If Nogro eliminated the dividend, what would happen to its stock price? Stock price would be decreased Stock price would be increased Stock price would be unaffected eBook & Resources Learning Objective: 13-03 Assess the growth prospects of a firm, and relate growth opportunities to the P/E ratio. Worksheet