CAS Exam 9 Spring 2015, Question 24
Study guide: Exam 9
For two stock companies:
| Company A | Company B | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Surplus | $10,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Ending Surplus | $15,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| Stockholder Dividends | $1,000,000 | $300,000 |
| Capital Paid-In | $3,000,000 | $100,000 |
| Market to Book Value | 0.90 | 2.00 |
Part a (0.75 points)
Calculate the market rates of return for each of company A and company B.
Part b (0.5 points)
Briefly compare the investors' view of the future for each company.
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