A 6% stock yields 8%. The market value of the stock is:a)Rs. 133.33b)R...
For an income of Rs. 8, investment = Rs. 100.
For an income of Rs. 6,
investment = Rs.(100/8 × 6)
= Rs.75
View all questions of this testA 6% stock yields 8%. The market value of the stock is:a)Rs. 133.33b)R...
Calculation of Market Value of Stock
Given:
Yield of 6% stock = 8%
Let’s assume the face value of the stock to be Rs.100
Dividend paid = 6% of 100 = Rs. 6
Market Value of Stock = Dividend / Yield
= 6 / 8%
= Rs. 75
Therefore, the market value of the stock is Rs. 75.
Explanation
The yield of a stock is the dividend paid by the company to its shareholders in relation to the current market price of the stock. In this question, the yield of the 6% stock is 8%. This means that if the face value of the stock is Rs.100, then the dividend paid by the company is Rs.6.
The market value of the stock is calculated by dividing the dividend by the yield. In this case, it is 6/8% which is equal to Rs.75. Hence, the correct answer is option C.
Conclusion
To calculate the market value of a stock, one needs to know the yield and the face value of the stock. Dividing the dividend by the yield gives the market value of the stock.