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Stock Valuation – Fundamental Analysis Essentials of Corporate Finance Chapters 2, 3, 5, 7 Materials Created by Glenn Snyder – San Francisco State University

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  • Stock Valuation Fundamental AnalysisEssentials of Corporate FinanceChapters 2, 3, 5, 7Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

  • February 26, 2007Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University*TopicsWhat is Fundamental Analysis?Who Performs Fundamental AnalysisFundamental Analysis ProcessData GatheringBuilding ModelsAnalysis Determining the Business Outlook and ValueBuy / Sell Recommendations Career Advice for a Equity Research Analyst

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

  • February 26, 2007Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University*Fundamental AnalysisFundamental Analysis seeks to determine a companys outlook based on factors related to the company itselfFundamental analysis includes:Company AnalysisEvaluation of the business modelFinancial Statement AnalysisRatio AnalysisCash Flow AnalysisManagement AnalysisEconomic AnalysisEconomic Forecasts and TrendsIndustry Analysis

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

  • February 26, 2007Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University*Who Performs Fundamental Analysis?Equity Research AnalystsProduce fundamental analysis to generate investment recommendationsInvestorsPortfolio Managers make decisions based on the recommendations of research analysts

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

  • February 26, 2007Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University*Fundamental Analysis ProcessPrior to making an investment recommendation, an Equity Analyst conducts fundamental research on a particular company

    This process includesGathering DataBuilding Models and Analyzing Data Determining the Business Outlook and ValueDeveloping a Recommendation

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

  • February 26, 2007Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University*Data GatheringThe first step in fundamental analysis is data gathering.Data sources include:Company specific publicationsSEC Filings (e.g. 10K (Annual Report), 8K, Proxy Statements, etc)Company press releasesCompany websiteMediaIndustry specific publications (e.g. Banking American Banker)General MediaWall Street JournalMorningstarBarrons

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

  • February 26, 2007Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University*Data GatheringAdditional Data Sources include:Quarterly Analyst CallsCompany PresentationsPersonal Meetings / Conference CallsCompany officers, competitors, industry experts, suppliers, customers, etc.Financial DatabasesFactSetBloombergReuters

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

  • February 26, 2007Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University*Building ModelsEquity Research Analysts build economic, industry, and company models that will project a companys stock price.These models include:Model InputsImpacts of Product ReleasesSeasonality and TrendsGrowth and ProfitabilityDollar and MarginalForeseen events (e.g. spin-offs, acquisitions, etc.)Model OutputsFinancial Projections (including dividend projections)Ratio Analysis

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

  • February 26, 2007Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University*Building ModelsThe models will reflect the economic, industry, and company information gathered through the various sources identified earlier

    The models will be updated periodically or when new, significant information is released to the public

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

  • February 26, 2007Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University*AnalysisNow the Equity Analyst is ready to analyze the dataEconomic Forecast and AnalysisPCI and Economic Growth ModelsIndustry AnalysisTrends in Investment CyclesTrends in Technology AdvancementCompetitiveness of the IndustryCompany Forecast and AnalysisFinancial ProjectionsPeer ComparisonManagement Analysis

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

  • February 26, 2007Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University*Determining the Business Outlook and ValueThe business outlook is based on factors related to the current and expected strength of the economy, industry, and company.

    The value of the company can be determined by a number of valuation methods:Discounted Cash FlowsDividend Discount ModelAsset ValuationRelative Valuation

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

  • February 26, 2007Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University*Buy / Sell RecommendationsBased on the investment style, objectives, and research conclusions, the Equity Research Analyst provides an investment recommendation:Buy, Sell, or HoldInvestment Style MattersValue InvestorA value investor looks to invest in a security that is trading at a discount to its fair value and looks to sell when it is trading above that valueGrowth InvestorA growth investor looks to invest in companies with above average prospects for growth in the future

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

  • February 26, 2007Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University*Buy / Sell RecommendationsExample:Research Conclusion:Current Stock Price:$35Valuation (based on DCF):$35Outlook: The near to mid-term outlook for the company is excellent. It should see revenue and earnings growth well above the economic growth, and revenue and earnings growth should outpace the industry growth as wellRecommendation for a Value Manager: SellRecommendation for Growth Manager: Buy

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

  • February 26, 2007Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University*Career Advice for a Buy Side Equity Research AnalystProcess and detail orientedStrong quantitative skillsEconomic, industry, and company modelingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPresentations and written reports (recommendations)Possess or willing to develop industry knowledgeE.g. Biotechnology, Technology, Healthcare, etc.Graduate level educationMBA and/or Chartered Financial Analyst Designation (CFA)Some large asset management firms will have an analyst training programHighly Competitive

    Materials Created by Glenn Snyder San Francisco State University

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