R46 练习: 权益估值

考纲范围

  • evaluate whether a security, given its current market price and a value estimate, is overvalued, fairly valued, or undervalued by the market
  • describe major categories of equity valuation models
  • describe regular cash dividends, extra dividends, stock dividends, stock splits, reverse stock splits, and share repurchases
  • describe dividend payment chronology
  • explain the rationale for using present value models to value equity and describe the dividend discount and free-cash-flow-to-equity models
  • explain advantages and disadvantages of each category of valuation model
  • calculate the intrinsic value of a non-callable, non-convertible preferred stock
  • calculate and interpret the intrinsic value of an equity security based on the Gordon (constant) growth dividend discount model or a two-stage dividend discount model, as appropriate
  • identify characteristics of companies for which the constant growth or a multistage dividend discount model is appropriate
  • explain the rationale for using price multiples to value equity, how the price to earnings multiple relates to fundamentals, and the use of multiples based on comparables
  • calculate and interpret the following multiples: price to earnings, price to an estimate of operating cash flow, price to sales, and price to book value
  • describe enterprise value multiples and their use in estimating equity value
  • describe asset-based valuation models and their use in estimating equity value

Q1.

An analyst estimates that the intrinsic value of stock A is \Which of his suggestions is most accurate?

A. If the market price of stock A is \he concludes a buy recommendation.

B. If the market price of stock A is \he states that stock A is fairly priced.

C. If the market price of stock A is \he concludes a sell recommendation.


Q2.

From the perspective of controlling shareholders, which valuation model should be selected if the dividend paying capacity is considered?

A. The free cash flow model

B. The dividend discount model

C. The price multiples


Q3.

The free cash flow to equity model is best described as a (n):

A. enterprise value model.

B. present value model.

C. multi-factor model.


Q4.

An equity valuation model that estimates a firm value based on the market value of its outstanding debt and equity securities, relative to a firm fundamental, is a (n):

A. discounted cash flow model.

B. asset-based model.

C. enterprise value model.


Q5.

Panda Corp. has just declared stock dividends. Which of the following financial ratios will most likely be affected?

A. Earnings per share

B. Asset to equity ratio

C. Return on asset


Q6.

Which of the following will increase if a company repurchases its common stock through the secondary market?

A. Shares outstanding.

B. Return on equity.

C. Total equity.


Q7.

Company A has just declared an annual dividend of $2.50 per share. The ex-dividend date is 20 February. The holder-of-record date is 22 February. If a new investor wants to receive this annual dividend, he can buy Company A’s stock on:

A. 20 February

B. 19 February

C. 21 February


Q8.

An analyst estimates the intrinsic value of a company based on variables perceived to be related to its stream of future income. This category of equity valuation model is called:

A. present value model.

B. enterprise value multiplier model.

C. asset-based valuation model.


Q9.

Eric is trying to evaluate an automobile manufacturer company. All the following are the reasons of using free cash flow valuation rather than dividend discount model except:

A. the company has no dividend payment history.

B. the analyst focuses on company’s dividend-paying capacity.

C. the company is a mature dividend-paying company that is just entering the mature phase.


Q10.

In the free cash flow to equity (FCFE) model, which of the following statements is incorrect?

A. FCFE model is inappropriate for a non-dividend-paying stock.

B. FCFE calculates the intrinsic value based on dividend-paying capacity.

C. The intrinsic value is the present value of the expected FCFE.


Q11.

An analyst states that since the rationale behind multiplier model and present value are both the law of one price, those two methods will generate same conclusion on valuation. Is his comment reasonable?

A. Yes, it is right.

B. No, it is wrong.

C. There is no answer.


Q12.

An asset-based valuation model is appropriate for a firm which:

A. is not publicly listed on the stock exchange.

B. is under a hyperinflationary environment.

C. holds massive intangible assets.


Q13.

An investor gathered the information data to estimate the value of the company’s preferred stock:

Par value of preferred stock offered at a 5% dividend rate100
Company’s sustainable growth rate8%
Yield on comparable preferred stock issues12%
Investor’s marginal tax rate15%

Meanwhile, the preferred stock is trading at $45. The company’s preferred stock appears to be:

A. undervalued.

B. overvalued.

C. fairly valued.


Q14.

According to the information below, the implied required rate of return based on Gordon Growth Model is closest to:

Current share price$25
Expected dividend$2.5
Sustainable growth rate5%

A. 15.00%

B. 14.35%

C. 16.25%


Q15.

Using Gordon growth model and the following information of stock A, the intrinsic value of stock A is:

Return on equity12%
Retention ratio70%
Expected dividend in year 1$2.5
Investors’ required rate of return10%

A. $156.25 B. $125.00 C. $31.25


Q16.

Mike is an equity research analyst, using fundamental valuation methods to calculate the intrinsic value of stock X. Current share price of stock X is \Company X just paid \dividend per share last year, which is expected to grow at 8% per annum for the first three years. From the fourth year and afterwards, dividend is expected to grow at 4% per annum. The required rate of return is 12%. Based on the information above, the intrinsic value of the stock is:

A. overvalued.

B. undervalued.

C. fairly valued.


Q17.

Lisa Ferry works as a financial analyst in Holton Finance. Currently she is researching on the Freezic Corporation, a young company who has just entered the growth phase and the products are very popular among the middle-aged consumers. If Lisa tends to value the intrinsic price of Freezic, she most likely uses:

A. Gordon growth model.

B. two-stage dividend discount model.

C. three-stage dividend discount model.


Q18.

William has collected three firms’ P/E multiples to explore the investment opportunities in terms of valuation. These three firms are in the same industry and have similar financial data. Firm X’s P/E ratio is 12x. Firm Y’s P/E ratio is 15x. Firm Z’s P/E ratio is 20x. According to the information about comparable companies, which firm is said to be overvalued?

A. Firm X

B. Firm Y

C. Firm Z


Q19.

John is an equity analyst covering company X. He estimated that the ROE of the company is 10%, retention ratio is 60% and investors’ required rate of return is 12%. The company’s justified forward P/E is closest to:

A. 6.67x

B. 2.33x

C. 3.21x


Q20.

The justified leading P/E ratio:

A. is positively related to dividend paid.

B. is positively related to required rate of return.

C. has an ambiguous relation with dividend payout ratio.


Q21.

An analyst can use historical financial statement data to calculate company X’s:

A. justified price-to-book ratio

B. leading price-to-book ratio

C. trailing price-to-book ratio


Q22.

Tom Dwan, a analyst in Lion Capital, claims that the price multiples for valuation is ineffective, because some companies have negative accounting earnings, and the multiples are only based on historical data. Dwan’ statement is most likely:

A. correct regarding historical data and inaccurate with respect to earnings.

B. incorrect regarding both historical data and earnings.

C. inaccurate regarding historical data and accurate with respect to earnings.


Q23.

Which of the following statements regarding enterprise value multiple is least accurate?

A. Enterprise value is calculated by adding up market value of common stock, cash and debt.

B. Enterprise value multiple is preferred when comparing companies with different capital structure.

C. Enterprise value can be used as the cost of takeover.


Q24.

An analyst observes that the EV/EBITDA of the similar company to Yellow River Company is 8. The analyst has also collected the following forecasted information for Yellow River Company:

  • EBITDA = $10 million
  • Market value of debt = $45 million
  • Cash = $3.5 million

The value of equity for Yellow River Company is closest to:

A. $38.5 million.

B. $41.5 million.

C. $76.5 million.


Q25.

Based on the following information, EV/EBITDA ratio is closest to:

EBITDA$36 million
Cash$5 million
Market value of debt20 million
Current stock price$3.2 per share
Shares outstanding10 million
Market value of preferred stock$15 million

A. 2.56x.

B. 0.65x.

C. 1.72x.


Q26.

The asset-based valuation model is most appropriate to value a company which:

A. is a public listed company with solid financial performance.

B. is a top company in the industry and has sufficient cash flow every year.

C. is a private company and announced to be liquidated.


Q27.

Which of the following is most accurate regarding the asset-based model?

A. The asset-based model is appropriate when the company holds a large portion of intangible assets.

B. The asset-based model is inappropriate in hyperinflation environment.

C. The asset-based model is not appropriate to value financial companies.


Q28.

An analyst gathers the following information about a firm:

Balance Sheet

AssetsLiabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Cash$12,000Accounts payable$12,000
Accounts receivable10,000Notes payable10,000
Inventory20,000Long-term debt30,000
Net fixed assets50,000Common shareholders’ equity30,000
Total assets$92,000Total liabilities and equity$92,000

Additional Information

Number of outstanding shares5,000
Market value of long-term debt$55,000
Market value of accounts receivable and inventory80% of the reported values
Net fixed assets150% of the reported value
Accounts payable and notes payableSame as the reported value

Using asset-based valuation approach, the estimated value per share is closest to:

A. $4.40 B. $6.00 C. $14.00