You are valuing a large commercial bank. The bank reported earnings per share of $ 4 last year, and paid out dividends of $2.40 per share. The earnings are expected to grow 4% a year in perpetuity, and the firm is expected to maintain its existing payout ratio. The firms cost of equity is 9%.

a- Estimate the value of equity per share.

b- If the stock is trading at $ 42 per share, estimate the implied growth rate (the growth rate that the market is assuming for this stock).