CHAPTER 8: Equity Valuation (Concepts & Tools) Flashcards
MARKET VALUE vs INTRINSIC VALUE
Overvalued: Market value > Intrinsic value
Fairly valued: Market value = Intrinsic value
Undervalued: Market value < Intrinsic value
INTRINSIC VALUE
- Based on fundamentals (earnings, sales, dividends)
- Also called fundamental or estimated value
- Differs from market price when questioning market’s estimate
Example:
Caterpillar Inc. trading at $84.53
Analyst estimates intrinsic value at $88.21
Undervalued or Overvalued?
Conclusion: Undervalued
Factors to Consider if Market Value is NOT EQUAL to Intrinsic Value
- Percentage difference
- Confidence in your model
- Model sensitivity to assumptions
- Number of analysts
- Will market price move towards intrinsic value?
Key Points:
- Large discrepancies warrant rechecking calculations
- High model confidence suggests price convergence over time
- Check model sensitivity if many securities appear mispriced
- More analyst coverage typically means less mispricing (Convergence & Value Triggers)
Present value models (DCF)
- Estimate value as present value of expected future benefits.
- Future benefits are defined as either cash distributed to shareholders (dividend discount models) or cash available to shareholders after meeting the necessary capital expenditure and working capital expenses (free-cash-flow-to-equity models).
DDM or DCF
Multiplier Models (Comps)
- Estimate intrinsic value based on a multiple of some fundamental variable.
- For example, either Stock price / earnings (or sales, book value, cash flow).
- Or Enterprise value / EBITDA (or sales).
Asset-based valuation models
Book Value or Carrying Value models
Benjamin Graham’s NCAVPS: Net Carrying Asset Value Per Share= Total Assets – Total Liabilities
- Estimate the value of equity as the value of assets less the value of liabilities.
- Book values of assets and liabilities are typically adjusted to their fair values when using these models.
Choice of model depends on availability of information & the analyst’s confidence in the appropriateness of the model; generally analysts will try to use more than one model
An analyst finds that all the securities analyzed have estimated values higher
than their market prices. The securities all appear to be:
A. overvalued.
B. undervalued.
C. fairly valued.
Undervalued
B is correct. The estimated intrinsic value for each security is greater than
the market price. The securities all appear to be undervalued in the market.
Note, however, that the analyst may wish to reexamine the model and inputs to check that the conclusion is valid.
An analyst finds that nearly all companies in a market segment have common shares which are trading at market prices above the analyst’s estimate of the shares’ values. This market segment is widely followed by analysts.
Which of the following statements describes the analyst’s most appropriate
first action?
A. Issue a sell recommendation for each share issue.
B. Issue a buy recommendation for each share issue.
C. Reexamine the models and inputs used for the valuations.
C.
C is correct.
It seems improbable that all the share issues analyzed are overvalued, as indicated by market prices in excess of estimated value—particularly because the market segment is widely followed by analysts.
Thus, the analyst will not issue a sell recommendation for each issue. The analyst will most appropriately reexamine the models and inputs prior to issuing any recommendations.
A buy recommendation is not an appropriate response to an overvalued security.
An analyst, using a number of models and a range of inputs, estimates a security’s value to be between ¥250 and ¥270. The security is trading at ¥265.
The security appears to be:
A. overvalued.
B. undervalued.
C. fairly valued.
C is correct.
The security’s market price of ¥265 is within the range estimated
by the analyst.
The security appears to be fairly valued.
An analyst is estimating the intrinsic value of a new company. The analyst has one year of financial statements for the company and has calculated the average values of a variety of price multiples for the industry in which the company operates.
The analyst plans to use at least one model from each of the three categories of valuation models. The analyst is least likely to rely on the estimate(s) from the:
A. multiplier model(s).
B. present value model(s).
C. asset-based valuation model(s).
B.
Because the company has only one year of data available, the analyst is least likely to be confident in the inputs for a present value model.
The values on the balance sheet, even before adjustment, are likely to be close to market values because the assets are all relatively new.
The multiplier models are based on average multiples from the industry.
Based on a company’s EPS of €1.35, an analyst estimates the intrinsic value of a security to be €16.60. Which type of model is the analyst most likely to be using to estimate intrinsic value?
A. Multiplier model.
B. Present value model.
C. Asset-based valuation model.
A.
The analyst is using a multiplier model based on the P/E multiple.
The P/E multiple used was 16.60/1.35 = 12.3.
DIVIDENDS: Background for DDM
Definition & Types
Dividend: Distribution paid to SHs based on the number of shares owned
Not an obligation; must be authorized by BOD
Types:
- Stock Dividends: Bonuses: does NOT affect market value of equity; thus not relevant for valuations
- Cash Dividends:
- Regular cash dividends: paid out consistently. A stable or increasing dividend is viewed as a sign of financial stability.
- Extra dividend or Special Dividend: one-time cash payments when situation is favourable; Irregular dividends; Used by cyclical firms
- Liquidating dividend: distributed to SHs when a company goes out of business - Share Repurchases:
- Not considered for dividends, voting & EPS calculation
Reasons for repurchase:
- Signal belief that shares are undervalued
- Flexibility in amount & timing of distribution
- Tax efficiency
- Absorb increase in outstanding shares
STOCK SPLIT
Number of shares outstanding: Increases
Stock Price: Decreases
Eg: 1:2 stock split= 1 for every 2 shares held
Similar to Stock Dividends
Doesn’t change the market value of equity; thus irrelevant for valuations
REVERSE STOCK SPLIT (Consolidation)
Number of shares outstanding: Decreases
Stock Price: increases
Eg: 1:2 stock split= Each SH receives 1 share for every 2 held
Similar to Stock Dividends
Doesn’t change the market value of equity; thus irrelevant for valuations
SHARE REPURCHASE (BUYBACKS)
Alternative to cash dividends
Company uses cash to buyback shares
BUYBACKS affect market value of equity & thus are relevant for valuations.
Impact on SH’s wealth is equivalent to a cash dividend.
Shares bought back are called Treasury Stock/Shares & this process is called a TREASURY OPERATION
Key reasons why companies engage in share repurchases instead of cash dividends?
- to support share prices. company believes in own share’s value so buys back.
- flexibility in the amount and timing of cash distribution.
- when tax rates on capital gains are lower than tax rates on dividends.
- to offset the impact of employee stock options.
DIVIDEND PAYMENT CHRONOLOGY/SCHEDULE:
DECLARATION= Announcement
Ex-Dividend Date= Too late to get dividend
Cum-Dividend Date= Last chance to get dividend
Holder-of-record Date= Company checks who gets dividend
Payment date= Money is paid out
- Declaration date: Company declares dividend.
- Ex-dividend date: Cutoff date on or after which buyers of a stock are not eligible for the dividend. Also is the first date when the stock trades without dividend.
- Holder-of-record date: A record of shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend is made (usually two days after the ex-dividend date).
- Payment date: Dividend payment made to the shareholders.
Reasons for repurchase:
- Signal belief that shares are undervalued
- Flexibility in amount & timing of distribution
- Tax efficiency
- Absorb increase in outstanding shares
DDM & FCFF
Simplest PV model is DDM
PV= PV of Future Dividends + PV of Terminal Value
For the next 3 years, the annual dividends of Stock X are expected to be 1, 1.1 & 1.2. The expected stock price at the end of Year 3 is expected to be $20. The required rate of return on the shares is 10%.
What’s the estimated value?
PV= CF/(1+r)^n
PV (1)= 1/(1.10)^1= 0.909
PV (2)= 1.1/(1.10)^2= 0.909
PV (3)= 1.2/(1.10)^3= 15.928
1+2+3= 0.909+0.909+15.928= 17.74
On Calc:
CF0 = 0; CF1 = 1; CF2 = 1.1; CF3 = 21.2; I = 10%, CPT NPV
In practice FCFE models are often used.
FCFE Formula
What’s value?
When are FCFE models used?
FCFE= CFO - FC Inv + Net borrowing
Value= PV of all future FCFEs
Used when
- not paying dividends
- dividends too small
- dividends not indication of company’s ability to pay dividends
- unable to figure out company’s dividend payout policy
Use CAPM to calculate required rate of return on share
Ke= Rf + B(Rm-Rf) or Rf + Market Risk Premium
Jensen’s Alpha= Rpf - Ke
FCFE MODEL
FCFE Model:
Measures dividend-paying capacity
Applicable for non-dividend paying stocks
Useful for companies with small or non-indicative dividends
Accounts for cash flow retention for future investments
FCFE CALCULATION
FCFE Calculation:
FCFE = CFO - FCInv + Net borrowing
CFO = Cash Flow from Operations
FCInv = Fixed Capital Investment
Net borrowing = Borrowings - Repayments
FCFE Advantages
Advantages of FCFE:
Flexibility in application
Considers dividend-paying potential
Accounts for retained earnings
Required Rate of Return (Ke)
Required Rate of Return:
Typically calculated using CAPM
Formula: Risk-free rate + Beta * Market risk premium
Alternative methods available (e.g., bond yield plus risk premium)
FCFE Assumptions
Key Considerations:
FCFE reflects available cash for shareholders
Model assumes infinite time horizon
Requires estimation of future cash flows and growth rates
PREFERRED STOCK VALUATION
For a non-callable, non-convertible perpetual preferred share paying a level dividend D & assuming a constant required rate of return
V= D/r
Other types of preferred shares to consider:
1. Shares which mature on a given date
2. Callable (redeemable) shares
3. Shares with retraction option (Puttable shares)
Preferred Stock Basics:
Preferred Stock Basics:
- Non-callable, non-convertible, perpetual
- Pays level dividends
Valued using perpetuity formula:
V₀ = D₀ / r
where,
V₀ = Present value
D₀ = Dividend
r = Required rate of return