Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management: Frank K. Reilly & Keith C. Brown
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management: Frank K. Reilly & Keith C. Brown
to accompany
Chapter 11
Chapter 11 - An Introduction to
Security Valuation
Questions to be answered:
• What are the two major approaches to the
investment process?
• What are the specifics and logic of the top-down
(three-step) approach?
• What empirical evidence supports the usefulness
of the top-down approach?
• When valuing an asset, what are the required
inputs?
Chapter 11 - An Introduction to
Security Valuation
• After you have valued an asset, what is the
investment decision process?
• How do you determine the value of bonds?
• How do you determine the value of preferred
stock?
• What are the two primary approaches to the
valuation of common stock?
Chapter 11 - An Introduction to
Security Valuation
• Under what conditions is it best to use the
present value of cash flow approach for valuing a
company’s equity?
• Under what conditions is it best to use the
present value of cash flow approach for valuing a
company’s equity?
• How do you apply the discounted cash flow
valuation approach and what are the major
discounted cash flow valuation techniques?
Chapter 11 - An Introduction to
Security Valuation
• What is the dividend discount model (DDM) and
what is its logic?
• What is the effect of the assumptions of the DDM
when valuing a growth company?
• How do you apply the DDM to the valuation of a
firm that is expected to experience temporary
supernormal growth?
• How do you apply the relative valuation
approach?
Chapter 11 - An Introduction to
Security Valuation
• What are the major relative valuation ratios?
• How can you use the DDM to develop an
earnings multiplier model?
• What does the DDM model imply are the factors
that determine a stock’s P/E ratio?
• What two general variables need to be estimated
in any of the cash flow models and will affect all
of the relative valuation models?
Chapter 11 - An Introduction to
Security Valuation
• How do you estimate the major inputs to the stock
valuation models (1) the required rate of return and
(2) the expected growth rate of earnings and
dividends?
• What additional factors must be considered when
estimating the required rate of return and growth for
foreign security?
The Investment Decision Process
• Determine the required rate of return
• Evaluate the investment to determine if its
market price is consistent with your required
rate of return
– Estimate the value of the security based on its
expected cash flows and your required rate of return
– Compare this intrinsic value to the market price to
decide if you want to buy it
Valuation Process
• Two approaches
– 1. Top-down, three-step approach
– 2. Bottom-up, stock valuation, stock picking
approach
• The difference between the two approaches
is the perceived importance of economic
and industry influence on individual firms
and stocks
Top-Down, Three-Step Approach
1. General economic influences
– Decide how to allocate investment funds among countries,
and within countries to bonds, stocks, and cash
2. Industry influences
– Determine which industries will prosper and which
industries will suffer on a global basis and within countries
3. Company analysis
– Determine which companies in the selected industries will
prosper and which stocks are undervalued
Does the Three-Step Process
Work?
• Studies indicate that most changes in an
individual firm’s earnings can be attributed
to changes in aggregate corporate earnings
and changes in the firm’s industry
Does the Three-Step Process
Work?
• Studies have found a relationship between
aggregate stock prices and various
economic series such as employment,
income, or production
Does the Three-Step Process
Work?
• An analysis of the relationship between
rates of return for the aggregate stock
market, alternative industries, and
individual stocks showed that most of the
changes in rates of return for individual
stock could be explained by changes in the
rates of return for the aggregate stock
market and the stock’s industry
Theory of Valuation
• The value of an asset is the present value of
its expected returns
• You expect an asset to provide a stream of
returns while you own it
Theory of Valuation
• To convert this stream of returns to a value
for the security, you must discount this
stream at your required rate of return
Theory of Valuation
• To convert this stream of returns to a value
for the security, you must discount this
stream at your required rate of return
• This requires estimates of:
– The stream of expected returns, and
– The required rate of return on the investment
Stream of Expected Returns
• Form of returns
– Earnings
– Cash flows
– Dividends
– Interest payments
– Capital gains (increases in value)
• Time pattern and growth rate of returns
Required Rate of Return
• Determined by
– 1. Economy’s risk-free rate of return, plus
– 2. Expected rate of inflation during the holding
period, plus
– 3. Risk premium determined by the uncertainty
of returns
Investment Decision Process: A
Comparison of Estimated Values and
Market Prices
Vj = value of stock j
D0 = dividend payment in the current period
g = the constant growth rate of dividends
k = required rate of return on stock j
n = the number of periods, which we assume to be infinite
The Dividend Discount Model
(DDM)
Infinite period model assumes a constant
growth rate for estimating future dividends
D0 (1 g ) D0 (1 g ) 2 D0 (1 g ) n
Vj ...
(1 k ) (1 k ) 2
(1 k ) n
D1
This can be reduced to: Vj
kg
The Dividend Discount Model
(DDM)
Infinite period model assumes a constant
growth rate for estimating future dividends
D0 (1 g ) D0 (1 g ) 2 D0 (1 g ) n
Vj ...
(1 k ) (1 k ) 2
(1 k ) n
D1
This can be reduced to: Vj
kg
1. Estimate the required rate of return (k)
The Dividend Discount Model
(DDM)
Infinite period model assumes a constant
growth rate for estimating future dividends
D0 (1 g ) D0 (1 g ) 2 D0 (1 g ) n
Vj ...
(1 k ) (1 k ) 2
(1 k ) n
D1
This can be reduced to: Vj
kg
1. Estimate the required rate of return (k)
2. Estimate the dividend growth rate (g)
Infinite Period DDM
and Growth Companies
Assumptions of DDM:
1. Dividends grow at a constant rate
2. The constant growth rate will continue for
an infinite period
3. The required rate of return (k) is greater
than the infinite growth rate (g)
Infinite Period DDM
and Growth Companies
Growth companies have opportunities to earn
return on investments greater than their required
rates of return
To exploit these opportunities, these firms
generally retain a high percentage of earnings for
reinvestment, and their earnings grow faster than
those of a typical firm
This is inconsistent with the infinite period DDM
assumptions
Infinite Period DDM
and Growth Companies
The infinite period DDM assumes constant
growth for an infinite period, but
abnormally high growth usually cannot be
maintained indefinitely
Risk and growth are not necessarily related
Temporary conditions of high growth cannot
be valued using DDM
Valuation with Temporary
Supernormal Growth
Combine the models to evaluate the years
of supernormal growth and then use DDM
to compute the remaining years at a
sustainable rate
Valuation with Temporary
Supernormal Growth
Combine the models to evaluate the years of
supernormal growth and then use DDM to
compute the remaining years at a
sustainable rate
For example:
With a 14 percent required rate of return
and dividend growth of:
Valuation with Temporary
Supernormal Growth
Dividend
Year Growth Rate
1-3: 25%
4-6: 20%
7-9: 15%
10 on: 9%
Valuation with Temporary
Supernormal Growth
The value equation becomes
2.00(1.25) 2.00(1.25) 2 2.00(1.25) 3
Vi 2
1.14 1.14 1.14 3
2.00(1.25) 3 (1.20) 2.00(1.25) 3 (1.20) 2
4
1.14 1.14 5
2.00(1.25) 3 (1.20) 3 2.00(1.25) 3 (1.20) 3 (1.15)
6
1.14 1.14 7
2.00(1.25) 3 (1.20) 3 (1.15) 2 2.00(1.25) 3 (1.20) 3 (1.15) 3
1.148 1.14 9
2.00(1.25) 3 (1.20) 3 (1.15) 3 (1.09)
(.14 .09)
(1.14) 9
Computation of Value for Stock of Company
with Temporary Supernormal Growth
Discount Present Growth
Year Dividend Factor Value Rate
Exhibit 11.3
1 $ 2.50 0.8772 $ 2.193 25%
2 3.13 0.7695 $ 2.408 25%
3 3.91 0.6750 $ 2.639 25%
4 4.69 0.5921 $ 2.777 20%
5 5.63 0.5194 $ 2.924 20%
6 6.76 0.4556 $ 3.080 20%
7 7.77 0.3996 $ 3.105 15%
8 8.94 0.3506 $ 3.134 15%
9 10.28 0.3075 $ 3.161 15%
10 11.21 9%
a b
$ 224.20 0.3075 $ 68.943
$ 94.365
a
Value of dividend stream for year 10 and all future dividends, that is
$11.21/(0.14 - 0.09) = $224.20
b
The discount factor is the ninth-year factor because the valuation of the
remaining stream is made at the end of Year 9 to reflect the dividend in
Year 10 and all future dividends.
Present Value of
Operating Free Cash Flows
• Derive the value of the total firm by
discounting the total operating cash flows
prior to the payment of interest to the debt-
holders
• Then subtract the value of debt to arrive at
an estimate of the value of the equity
Present Value of
Operating Free Cash Flows
t n
OCFt
Vj
t 1 (1 WACC j )
t
Present Value of
Operating Free Cash Flows
t n
OCFt
Vj
t 1 (1 WACC j )
t
Where:
Vj = value of firm j
n = number of periods assumed to be infinite
OCFt = the firms operating free cash flow in period t
WACC = firm j’s weighted average cost of capital
Present Value of
Operating Free Cash Flows
Similar to DDM, this model can be used to
estimate an infinite period
Where growth has matured to a stable rate,
the adaptation is
OCF1
Vj
Where: WACC j g OCF
OCF1=operating free cash flow in period 1
gOCF = long-term constant growth of operating free cash
Present Value of
Operating Free Cash Flows
• Assuming several different rates of growth
for OCF, these estimates can be divided into
stages as with the supernormal dividend
growth model
• Estimate the rate of growth and the duration
of growth for each period
Present Value of
Free Cash Flows to Equity
• “Free” cash flows to equity are derived after
operating cash flows have been adjusted for
debt payments (interest and principle)
• The discount rate used is the firm’s cost of
equity (k) rather than WACC
Present Value of
Free Cash Flows to Equity
n
FCFt
Vj
Where: t 1 (1 k j ) t
D1
Pi
kg
Earnings Multiplier Model
The infinite-period dividend discount model
indicates the variables that should
determine the value of the P/E ratio
D1
Pi
kg
Dividing both sides by expected earnings
during the next 12 months (E1)
Earnings Multiplier Model
The infinite-period dividend discount model
indicates the variables that should
determine the value of the P/E ratio
D1
Pi
kg
Dividing both sides by expected earnings
during the next 12 months (E1)
Pi D1 / E1
E1 kg
Earnings Multiplier Model
Thus, the P/E ratio is determined by
1. Expected dividend payout ratio
2. Required rate of return on the stock (k)
3. Expected growth rate of dividends (g)
Pi D1 / E1
E1 kg
Earnings Multiplier Model
As an example, assume:
– Dividend payout = 50%
– Required return = 12%
– Expected growth = 8%
– D/E = .50; k = .12; g=.08
Earnings Multiplier Model
As an example, assume:
– Dividend payout = 50%
– Required return = 12%
– Expected growth = 8%
– D/E = .50; k = .12; g=.08
.50
P/E
.12 - .08
.50/.04
12.5
Earnings Multiplier Model
A small change in either or both k or g will
have a large impact on the multiplier
Pi D1 / E1
E1 kg
Earnings Multiplier Model
A small change in either or both k or g will
have a large impact on the multiplier
D/E = .50; k=.13; g=.08
Pi D1 / E1
E1 kg
Earnings Multiplier Model
A small change in either or both k or g will
have a large impact on the multiplier
D/E = .50; k=.13; g=.08
P/E = .50/(.13-/.08) = .50/.05 = 10
Pi D1 / E1
E1 kg
Earnings Multiplier Model
A small change in either or both k or g will
have a large impact on the multiplier
D/E = .50; k=.13; g=.08 P/E = 10
Pi D1 / E1
E1 kg
Earnings Multiplier Model
A small change in either or both k or g will
have a large impact on the multiplier
D/E = .50; k=.13; g=.08 P/E = 10
D/E = .50; k=.12; g=.09
Pi D1 / E1
E1 kg
Earnings Multiplier Model
A small change in either or both k or g will
have a large impact on the multiplier
D/E = .50; k=.13; g=.08 P/E = 10
D/E = .50; k=.12; g=.09
P/E = .50/(.12-/.09) = .50/.03 = 16.7
Pi D1 / E1
E1 kg
Earnings Multiplier Model
A small change in either or both k or g will
have a large impact on the multiplier
D/E = .50; k=.13; g=.08 P/E = 10
D/E = .50; k=.12; g=.09 P/E = 16.7
Pi D1 / E1
E1 kg
Earnings Multiplier Model
A small change in either or both k or g will
have a large impact on the multiplier
D/E = .50; k=.13; g=.08 P/E = 10
D/E = .50; k=.12; g=.09 P/E = 16.7
D/E = .50; k=.11; g=.09
Pi D1 / E1
E1 kg
Earnings Multiplier Model
A small change in either or both k or g will
have a large impact on the multiplier
D/E = .50; k=.13; g=.08 P/E = 10
D/E = .50; k=.12; g=.09 P/E = 16.7
D/E = .50; k=.11; g=.09
P/E = .50/(.11-/.09) = .50/.02 = 25
Pi D1 / E1
E1 kg
Earnings Multiplier Model
A small change in either or both k or g will
have a large impact on the multiplier
D/E = .50; k=.13; g=.08 P/E = 10
D/E = .50; k=.12; g=.09 P/E = 16.7
D/E = .50; k=.11; g=.09 P/E = 25
Pi D1 / E1
E1 kg
Earnings Multiplier Model
A small change in either or both k or g will
have a large impact on the multiplier
Pt
P / CFi
CFt 1
The Price-Cash Flow Ratio
• Companies can manipulate earnings
• Cash-flow is less prone to manipulation
• Cash-flow is important for fundamental
valuation and in credit analysis
Pt
P / CFi
Where:
CFt 1
P/CFj = the price/cash flow ratio for firm j
Pt = the price of the stock in period t
CFt+1 = expected cash low per share for firm j
The Price-Book Value Ratio
Widely used to measure bank values (most
bank assets are liquid (bonds and
commercial loans)
Fama and French study indicated inverse
relationship between P/BV ratios and
excess return for a cross section of stocks
The Price-Book Value Ratio
Pt
P / BV j
BVt 1
The Price-Book Value Ratio
Pt
P / BV j
BVt 1
Where:
P/BVj = the price/book value for firm j
Pt = the end of year stock price for firm j
BVt+1 = the estimated end of year book value
per share for firm j
The Price-Book Value Ratio
• Be sure to match the price with either a
recent book value number, or estimate the
book value for the subsequent year
• Can derive an estimate based upon
historical growth rate for the series or use
the growth rate implied by the (ROE) X
(Ret. Rate) analysis
The Price-Sales Ratio
• Strong, consistent growth rate is a
requirement of a growth company
• Sales is subject to less manipulation than
other financial data
The Price-Sales Ratio
P Pt
S St 1
The Price-Sales Ratio
P Pt
S St 1
Where:
Pj
price to sales ratio for firm j
Sj
Pt end of year stock price for firm j
St 1 annual sales per share for firm j during Year t
The Price-Sales Ratio
• Match the stock price with recent annual
sales, or future sales per share
• This ratio varies dramatically by industry
• Profit margins also vary by industry
• Relative comparisons using P/S ratio should
be between firms in similar industries
Estimating the Inputs: The Required Rate
of Return and The Expected Growth Rate
of Valuation Variables
Valuation procedure is the same for securities
around the world, but the required rate of return
(k) and expected growth rate of earnings and other
valuation variables (g) such as book value, cash
flow, and dividends differ among countries
Required Rate of Return (k)
The investor’s required rate of return must be
estimated regardless of the approach selected
or technique applied
• This will be used as the discount rate and also
affects relative-valuation
• This is not used for present value of free cash flow
which uses the required rate of return on equity (K)
• It is also not used in present value of operating cash
flow which uses WACC
Required Rate of Return (k)
Three factors influence an investor’s
required rate of return:
• The economy’s real risk-free rate (RRFR)
• The expected rate of inflation (I)
• A risk premium (RP)
The Economy’s Real Risk-Free Rate
• Minimum rate an investor should require
• Depends on the real growth rate of the
economy
– (Capital invested should grow as fast as the
economy)
• Rate is affected for short periods by
tightness or ease of credit markets
The Expected Rate of Inflation
• Investors are interested in real rates of
return that will allow them to increase their
rate of consumption
The Expected Rate of Inflation
• Investors are interested in real rates of
return that will allow them to increase their
rate of consumption
• The investor’s required nominal risk-free
rate of return (NRFR) should be increased
to reflect any expected inflation:
The Expected Rate of Inflation
• Investors are interested in real rates of
return that will allow them to increase their
rate of consumption
• The investor’s required nominal risk-free
rate of return (NRFR) should be increased
to reflect any expected inflation:
Where: NRFR [1 RRFR][1 E (I)] - 1
E(I) = expected rate of inflation
The Risk Premium
• Causes differences in required rates of
return on alternative investments
• Explains the difference in expected returns
among securities
• Changes over time, both in yield spread and
ratios of yields
Estimating the Required Return
for Foreign Securities
• Foreign Real RFR
– Should be determined by the real growth rate
within the particular economy
– Can vary substantially among countries
• Inflation Rate
– Estimate the expected rate of inflation, and adjust
the NRFR for this expectation
NRFR=(1+Real Growth)x(1+Expected Inflation)-1
Risk Premium
• Must be derived for each investment in each
country
• The five risk components vary between
countries
Risk Components
• Business risk
• Financial risk
• Liquidity risk
• Exchange rate risk
• Country risk
Expected Growth Rate of Dividends
• Determined by
– the growth of earnings
– the proportion of earnings paid in dividends
• In the short run, dividends can grow at a different rate
than earnings due to changes in the payout ratio
• Earnings growth is also affected by compounding of
earnings retention
g = (Retention Rate) x (Return on Equity)
= RR x ROE
Breakdown of ROE
ROE