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Equity Valuation: Applications and Processes. Presenter Venue Date. Valuation. Intrinsic Value. Asset Mispricing. Going Concern vs. Liquidation Value. Going concern value: Firm will continue in its business activities Firm will continue to sell its goods and services
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Equity Valuation:Applications and Processes Presenter Venue Date
Going Concern vs. Liquidation Value • Going concern value: Firm will continue in its business activities • Firm will continue to sell its goods and services • Firm will use its assets for value maximization • Firm will access its optimal sources of financing • Liquidation value: Firm will be dissolved • Firm assets will be sold separately • Going concern value > Liquidation value • Value added from asset synergy • Value added by managerial skills
Understanding the Business:Industry Analysis (Porter’s Competitive Advantage)
Understanding the Business:Competitive Analysis Differentiation Low Cost Broad Target Market Narrow Target Market
Quality of Earnings Risk Factors • Poor quality of accounting disclosures • Related-party transactions • Frequent management or director turnover • Pressure to make earnings targets • Auditor conflicts of interest or frequent turnover • Incentive compensation tied to stock price • External or internal pressures on profitability • Debt covenant pressures • Previous regulatory/reporting issues
Analyst Responsibilities The CFA Institute Code of Ethics: Members of CFA Institute must … use reasonable care and exercise independent professional judgment when conducting investment analysis, making investment recommendations, taking investment actions, and engaging in other professional activities.
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