Equity Valuation

Sustainable Growth Rate

Definition

What is Sustainable Growth Rate?

The rate at which a company can grow using retained earnings while maintaining its financial policies, under the model used.

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

A 15% ROE and 60% retention ratio imply roughly 9% sustainable growth.

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