alleryStart learning →ROE is 15 percent, equity cost 12 percent. Walter model advice?
ARetain earnings
BPay out all earnings
CBuy back all shares
DIssue new debt only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Retain earnings
ROE of 15 percent exceeds Ke of 12 percent, so reinvesting beats paying cash out.
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