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Year 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013

EPS

$2.30

$2.97

$2.39

$2.13

$2.11

$1.91

$2.01

$1.75

DPS

$1.04

$1.00

$0.96

$0.85

$0.81

$0.80

$0.77

$0.74

ROE

7.9%

10.8%

9.6%

8.4%

9.5%

9.1%

10.0%

9.4%

where b is the retention rate and (1 b) is the dividend payout ratio. You will remember that ROE*b is closely related to the concept of sustainable growth rate. For 8% and 9% required returns, calculate the theoretical P/E ratio using average ROEs and average dividend payout ratios. Analysts estimate that a normal operating year EPS for FISI is about $2.75 per share. Based on this, estimate the intrinsic value range of the stock as P = P/E*EPS. Based on your result, briefly discuss what analysts are likely to recommend for FISI stock.

  1. The following theoretical P/E multiple formula will be briefly discussed in class: P/E = (1 b) / (R ROE*b)

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