Session 11: Equity Valuation: Industry and Company Analysis in a Global Context Reading 36: Equity: Concepts and Techniques
LOS c: Evaluate the common approaches of equity analysis (ratio analysis and discounted cash flow models, including the franchise value model) and identify mispriced stocks using either method.
Which of the following is least likely to be characteristic of a firm earning excess risk-adjusted return and its industry?
A) |
A full flow-through firm. | |
B) |
ROE in excess of the required rate of return. | |
C) |
A franchise factor equal to zero. | |
The higher the franchise factor, the higher the firm valuation. A zero franchise factor is not likely to be associated with a firm earning excess returns. Full flow-through and ROE greater than the required rate of return both raise valuation, other things equal. |