Walsh Company is considering three independent projects, each of which requires a $3 million investment. The estimated internal rate of return (IRR) and cost of capital for these projects are presented below:
Project H (High risk): Cost of capital = 17% IRR= 22%
Project M (Medium risk): Cost of capital = 13% IRR= 12%
Project L (Low risk): Cost of capital = 8% IRR= 11%
Note that the projects’ costs of capital vary because the projects have different levels of risk. The company’s optimal capital structure calls for 25% debt and 75% common equity, and it expects to have net income of $14,770,000.
If Walsh establishes its dividends from the residual dividend model, what will be its payout ratio? Round your answer to two decimal places.