Week 6 Finc 351 and 440

Finc 440:

Discussion Questions:

 1.  Present Relative Valuation (Valuation by Comparables)  –

Post the results of the Valuation by Comparables analysis that you prepared for this week’s assignment that is to be submitted to the Gradebook (see instructions below).  What do the results mean?

 2.  Present Enterprise Value and EV / EBITDA Ratio  -

Post the results of the Enterprise Value of the company that you have selected, along with its EV/EBITDA ratio, P/E Ratio, and PEG Ratio, along with those of several competitors.  What do the results mean?

3.  Most Important Things Learned  –

What are the most important things you learned from the study of this week’s readings and assignments?

Assignment:

Company Chosen: Nordstrom

Use the available relative valuation models (provided by the Instructor) conduct a Valuation by Comparables of the company that you selected to study. 

Also, prepare an analysis of Enterprise Value (and the EV/EBITDA ratio).  Report the results of both analyses and explain what they mean?  Is the stock of the company overvalued or undervalued by these analyses?

(Excel attachments will be examples for this assignment)

Finc 351:

Discussion Questions:

Ch 16 #2

Ch 17 #3

Ch 18 #1

Assignment:

1. Ch 12 Review and Practice Questions 1 and 2 and the Pharmacy On line question

2. Prepare a case study on the risk management tools used by your employer. You can concentrate on one specific area within your company (for example, research, manufacturing, or transportation). Identify who performs this duty and that person's responsibilities. (3-7 pages) (Can use Nordstrom as the company)