How a company uses performance metrics in corporate valuation.
A public company’s value can be calculated by different approaches depending on the data available and is often shared through quarterly or annual reports or financial statements.
If you were a manager for the Fortune 500 company studied in our class, you may be asked to present how the company uses performance metrics in corporate valuation. Consider how you would present return on equity (ROE) and earnings per share (EPS) to a senior management group. Review and discuss the Fortune 500 companies' ROE and EPS. What do these results say about the company?
When presenting ROE and EPS to a senior management group, it is important to be clear, concise, and informative. You should also be able to explain how these metrics are used to calculate corporate valuation.
ROE and EPS
ROE and EPS are two of the most common financial metrics used to evaluate a company's performance. ROE measures how efficiently a company is using its shareholder equity to generate profits. EPS measures how much money a company makes for each share of its stock.
Corporate Valuation
Corporate valuation is the process of determining the value of a company. There are a number of different approaches to corporate valuation, but ROE and EPS are often used as key inputs.
Calculating Corporate Valuation Using ROE and EPS
One way to calculate corporate valuation using ROE and EPS is to use the Gordon Growth Model. The Gordon Growth Model is a discounted cash flow (DCF) model that assumes that a company's earnings will grow at a constant rate in the future.
To calculate corporate valuation using the Gordon Growth Model, you will need to know the following:
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As you can see, these companies have a wide range of ROE and EPS. However, they are all generally considered to be well-performing companies.
The high ROE of Apple and Microsoft suggests that they are very efficient at using their shareholder equity to generate profits. The high EPS of Alphabet, Amazon, and Tesla suggests that they are very profitable companies.
What These Results Say About the Companies
The ROE and EPS results for these Fortune 500 companies suggest that they are all well-performing companies. They are all profitable and efficient at using their shareholder equity to generate profits.
However, it is important to note that ROE and EPS are just two financial metrics. There are other factors that should also be considered when evaluating a company's performance, such as revenue growth, market share, and competitive landscape.
- The company's current EPS
- The company's expected growth rate
- The company's cost of equity
- Trends over time: Show how ROE and EPS have changed over time. This will help senior management to identify areas of improvement and potential problems.
- Comparison to peers: Compare the company's ROE and EPS to those of its peers in the same industry. This will help senior management to determine how the company is performing relative to its competitors.
- Goals and objectives: Explain how ROE and EPS are aligned with the company's goals and objectives. This will help senior management to understand the importance of these metrics.
| Company | ROE | EPS |
| Apple | 154.6% | 6.12 |
| Microsoft | 33.4% | 9.50 |
| Alphabet | 22.2% | 113.50 |
| Amazon | 22.0% | 127.77 |
| Tesla | 16.2% | 1.05 |