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FIN 571 WEEK TWO ASSIGNMENT

oDue Jan 27, 6:00 PM (PST)

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Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to allow students the opportunity to research a Fortune 500 company stock using the popular online research tool Yahoo Finance. The tool allows the student to review analyst reports and other key financial information necessary to evaluate the stock value and make an educated decision on whether to invest.

Assignment Steps

Resources: Yahoo Finance

Select a Fortune 500 Company from one of the following industries:

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Energy
  • Retail
  • Automotive
  • Computer Hardware
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining

Access Yahoo Finance and enter the company name.

Review the financial information and statistics provided for the stock you selected and answer the following:

  • What is the ticker symbol of the company you chose?
  • What is the Current Stock Price?
  • What is the Market Cap for the stock you chose?
  • What is the Price to Earnings Ratio?
  • What is the Dividend and Yield?
  • What is the Enterprise Value?
  • What is the Beta?
  • Was there a Stock Split, and if so, when?
  • What was the closing stock price for the last 5 days?
  • What was the 52 Week High for this stock?
  • What is the Book Value per Share?
  • What type of rating are analysts recommending (i.e. buy, hold, etc.)?
  • What is the target price analysts are predicting for this stock?
  • What is the analyst's average revenue estimate for next year?
  • What are some of the significant news items and press releases made by the company over the last year?

Explain in 700 words why you would or would not recommend investing in this stock.

  • Describe the relationship between the value of the stock and the price to earnings ratio.
  • What information does the Market Capitalization (Market Cap) and Beta provide to the investor?

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Stock Valuation and Analysis MBA Finance 571 Week 2 Stock Valuation and Analysis 1. Enter http://finance.yahoo.com/ in the search tool. The Yahoo Finance Homepage will open (It will look similar to the page below) 2 Stock Valuation and Analysis 2. Select a Fortune 500 Company and enter the company name in search bar to access the research on the company. 3 Stock Valuation and Analysis 3. The results of your search will show the company with the stock market ticker symbol and other financial metrics. 4 Stock Valuation and Analysis 4. The student will tab to the "Statistics" tab to answer other questions for this exercise. 5. The student will find answers for: a. Enterprise Value b. Stock Split (See the Dividend and Splits section towards the bottom) c. 52 Week High d. Book Value per Share (Bottom left) 5 Stock Valuation and Analysis 5. Students then select the "Historical" tab. a. Closing price for the last 5 days 6 Stock Valuation and Analysis 6. Student will select the "Analysts" tab. Students will find answers to: a. Recommendation Rating b. Target Analyst Price c. Average Revenue Estimate 7 Stock Valuation and Analysis 7. Students will return back to the "Summary" Tab, and then select the "Press Releases" tab below. a. Press Release and other news articles about the company. 8 Conclusion 9 Stock Valuation and Analysis Grading Guide FIN/571 Version 9 Foundations of Corporate Finance Copyright Copyright © 2017, 2016, 2013 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Stock Valuation and Analysis Grading Guide FIN571 Version 9 Individual Assignment: Stock Valuation and Analysis Purpose of Assignment The purpose of this assignment is to allow students the opportunity to research a Fortune 500 company stock using the popular online research tool Yahoo Finance. The tool allows the student to review analyst reports and other key financial information necessary to evaluate the stock value and make an educated decision on whether to invest. Resources Required • Yahoo Finance Grading Guide Content Selected a Fortune 500 Company from one of the following industries: • • • • • • • Pharmaceutical Energy Retail Automotive Computer Hardware Manufacturing Mining Accessed Yahoo Finance and entered the company name. Reviewed the financial information and statistics provided for the stock selected and answered the following: • • • • • • • • • • What is the ticker symbol of the company you chose? What is the Current Stock Price? What is the Market Cap for the stock you chose? What is the Price to Earnings Ratio? What is the Dividend and Yield? What is the Enterprise Value? What is the Beta? Was there a Stock Split, and if so, when? What was the closing stock price for the last 5 days? What was the 52 Week High for this stock? Met Partially Met Not Met Comments: 2 Stock Valuation and Analysis Grading Guide FIN571 Version 9 Content • • • • • Met Partially Met Not Met Total Available Total Earned 5 #/5 Partially Met Not Met Total Available Total Earned 2 #/2 7 #/7 Comments: What is the Book Value per Share? What type of rating are analysts recommending (i.e. buy, hold, etc.)? What is the target price analysts are predicting for this stock? What is the analyst’s average revenue estimate for next year? What are some of the significant news items and press releases made by the company over the last year? Explained in 700 words why you would recommend/not recommend investing in this stock. Described the relationship between the value of the stock and the price to earnings ratio, including what information the Market Capitalization (Market Cap) and Beta provides to the investor. Writing Guidelines Met The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements. Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation. Assignment Total Additional comments: # Comments: 3 Stock Valuation and Analysis Grading Guide FIN571 Version 9 Assignment Total # 7 #/7 4 Stock Valuation and Analysis MBA Finance 571 Week 2 Stock Valuation and Analysis 1. Enter http://finance.yahoo.com/ in the search tool. The Yahoo Finance Homepage will open (It will look similar to the page below) 2 Stock Valuation and Analysis 2. Select a Fortune 500 Company and enter the company name in search bar to access the research on the company. 3 Stock Valuation and Analysis 3. The results of your search will show the company with the stock market ticker symbol and other financial metrics. 4 Stock Valuation and Analysis 4. The student will tab to the "Statistics" tab to answer other questions for this exercise. 5. The student will find answers for: a. Enterprise Value b. Stock Split (See the Dividend and Splits section towards the bottom) c. 52 Week High d. Book Value per Share (Bottom left) 5 Stock Valuation and Analysis 5. Students then select the "Historical" tab. a. Closing price for the last 5 days 6 Stock Valuation and Analysis 6. Student will select the "Analysts" tab. Students will find answers to: a. Recommendation Rating b. Target Analyst Price c. Average Revenue Estimate 7 Stock Valuation and Analysis 7. Students will return back to the "Summary" Tab, and then select the "Press Releases" tab below. a. Press Release and other news articles about the company. 8 Conclusion 9
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Running head: STOCK ANALYSIS - FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Stock Analysis – Ford Motor Company

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STOCK ANALYSIS – FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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Introduction

The Ford Motor Company is an international automotive company which is based in the
United States of America. The company has its headquarters based in Dearborn, Michigan, a
suburb of Detroit. Ford Company operates in the automotive industry and is among the leading
companies in the industry. It is listed as number 10 in the years Fortune 500 Company with
revenue of $151,800 M. The Ford Motor Company was founded and incorporated by Henry Ford
on June 16, 1903. The company involves in the sale of automobiles as well as commercial
vehicles under Ford brand as well as luxury cars under Lincoln brand. Ford Motor Company also
owns the Brazilian SUV manufacturer as well as Troller. In the past years, Ford has also been
producing tractors and other automotive components. Ford Motor Company owns around 8%
stake in Aston Martin and 49% stake in the Jiangling. In addition to this, Ford Motor Company
has numerous joint-ventures in China (Changan Ford...


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