SIDC Module 18 Practice Questions - SC Licensing Examination Module 18 - Securities and Derivatives Trading Products and Analysis Exam - SIDC Module 18 Practice Questions - SC Licensing Examination Module 18 - Securities and Derivatives Trading Products and Analysis Exam

Question 1

A company recently paid a dividend of RM0.20 per share. Dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate of 6% indefinitely. If the required rate of return on the stock is 10%, what is the intrinsic value of the stock using the Gordon Growth Model?

RM5.00 RM5.30 RM2.00 RM4.00

Correct Answer:

RM5.30

Question 2

A multi-stage dividend discount model is most appropriate for valuing a company that is:

In a mature phase with stable, predictable dividend growth Experiencing high short-term growth followed by a transition to a stable long-term growth rate Currently paying no dividends and has no plans to pay dividends in the foreseeable future In decline with negative growth rates that are expected to remain constant

Correct Answer:

Experiencing high short-term growth followed by a transition to a stable long-term growth rate

Question 3

An analyst is evaluating two companies in the same industry. Company A has a P/E ratio of 12x, while Company B has a P/E ratio of 24x. Which of the following is the most plausible explanation for this difference?

Company A is expected to have much higher earnings growth in the future than Company B Company B is perceived by the market to have higher growth prospects or lower risk than Company A Company A has a much higher dividend payout ratio than Company B, driving its price down Company B is undervalued relative to Company A, suggesting a buying opportunity

Correct Answer:

Company B is perceived by the market to have higher growth prospects or lower risk than Company A

Question 4

The Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio is most suitable and widely used for valuing companies in which of the following sectors?

Technology and software development Financial services and banking Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology Consumer discretionary and retail

Correct Answer:

Financial services and banking

Question 5

Why is the EV/EBITDA multiple often preferred over the P/E ratio when comparing companies with different levels of financial leverage?

EV/EBITDA is unaffected by depreciation and amortisation, which are non-cash expenses EV/EBITDA is capital-structure neutral, as Enterprise Value includes debt and EBITDA is calculated before interest expense EBITDA is always larger than net income, reducing the volatility of the multiple EV/EBITDA is more widely accepted under Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS)

Correct Answer:

EV/EBITDA is capital-structure neutral, as Enterprise Value includes debt and EBITDA is calculated before interest expense

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