Question

A share of preferred stock for Marshall Manufacturing currently sells for $120. It offers the investor a dividend rate of 8%, on a par value of $100.

Answer 1

Po = $120

D = 8% x $100 = $8

Kp = D/Po

Kp = 8/120

Kp = 0.0667 = 6.67%

Step-by-step explanation:

The question requires the computation of cost of preferred stock. In this case, we will calculate the current dividend paid based on the par value of the stock. Then, we need to divide the current dividend paid by the current market price of the stock. This gives cost of preferred stock.