Market cap and book value, Unit 1

Which of the following best describes the market capitalization of a company? Select one: a. it represents the total value of the company b. it is the product of the numbers of shares and the price per share c. it represents the total wealth associated with the company's earnings d. it is the most someone would pay for the stock

Case Study #3: Chapter 6 Business Analysis  A business can be valued by capitalizing its earnings stream.  What financial figures associated with shares of stock might be used in the calculation. Consider the per share figures and ratios discussed in chapter 3 including EPS, dividends, book value per share etc.  Does one measure make more sense than the others? What factors would make a stock worth more or less than your calculated value?

The stock market valuation/capitalization of a company in the NY Stock Exchange is based on the   a. Expected company taxes   b. Expected profitability of the company     c. Expected yield curve   d. None of the above

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Case Study #3: Chapter 6 Business Analysis -  A business can be valued by capitalizing its earnings stream (see example 6.15).  How might you use the same idea to value securities, especially the stock of large publicly held companies? Is there a way to calculate a value that could be compared to the stock’s market price that would tell an investor whether it’s a good buy? (If the market price is lower than the calculated value, the stock is a bargain.)  What financial figures associated with shares of stock might be used in the calculation. Consider the per share figures and ratios discussed in chapter 3 including EPS, dividends, book value per share, etc.  Does one measure make more sense than the others? What factors would make a stock worth more or less than your calculated value?

Give typing answer with explanation and conclusion  The primary operating goal of a publicly-owned firm interested in serving its stockholders should be to a. Maximize its expected EPS. b. Minimize the chances of losses. c. Maximize the stock price on a specific target date. d. Maximize its expected total corporate income. e. Maximize the stock price per share over the long run, which is the stock's intrinsic value.

Calculation of which if the following metrics require knowledge of the company’s share price? Choose two A) return on equity B) dividend yield C) dividend payout ratio D) ratio of market-to-book value E) leverage ratio

1. Choose the best definition for a Stock? A. Being a creditor to a company B. Robin Hood C. Ownership shares of a company D. Voting shares in a company E. Ownership shares of a public company   2. When investing in stocks, there are two ways in which you can have a positive return. What are the components of this return called? A. Dividends and Capital Loss B. Robin Hood C. Coupon and Capital Gains D. Coupon and Capital Loss E. Dividends and Capital Gains

Ratio analysis is an important tool used by financial analysts in determining the future value of a company's stock. 1. Explain which ratios you think are most useful in determining the future viqbility kf a company. 2 What are the importance of benchmarks and red flags that are obvious indicators of future problems?

What is par value? Select one: a. The price at which a company's stock is sold b. The dollar amount credited to capital stock when issued c. The lowest price at which a company's stock may be issued d. The highest price at which a company's stock may be issued

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For the following stock investment, find (a) the total purchase price, (b) the total dividend amount, (c) the capital gain or loss, (d) the total return, and (e) the percentage return. Ignore broker and SEC fees. (a) What is the total purchase price? $ (b) What is the total dividend amount? (c) What is the capital gain or loss? (d) What is the total return on investment? (e) What is the percentage return? (Round to the nearest percent.) Number of shares Purchase price per share Dividend per share Sale price per share 70 $40 $2 $82