Prepare a Valuation including DDMV

1. Prepare a valuation of a large financial and banking institution. This should involve: (1) Dividend Discount Model valuation; (2) Valuation by Comparables (use multiples - Price to Earnings Ratio, Price to Book Value Ratio, etc.; Morningstar.com has several ratios under "Valuation"); and, Damodaran's Excess Returns Model (Excel model provided).

2. Explain the principal assumptions used in the DDM valuation?

3. Are the valuations consistent - why or why not?

4. What special challenges or issues did you encounter with the valuations?

Requirements:

1. Cover Page - Include a cover page containing the title of the Assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date.

2. Introduction - The Introduction must include:

(a) A review of the Assignment purpose, research methods and the principal information sources, and other information related to the completion of the analysis.

(b) The introduction should also include an overview of the sections of the paper that follow. (1/2 to 1 page)

3. Analysis Section - The body of the report is to address the assigned topics and questions. It is essential that students include appropriate in-text reference citations in APA format:

4. Summary / Conclusion - The summary or conclusion should review the major observations, conclusions and recommendations developed in the analysis. No new material should be introduced in this section. (1/2 to 1 page)

6. References - Provide list of references in APA format.