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Answer the following questions based on the provided data about Goodman Industries, Landry Incorporated, and the Market Index. Explain your calculations or work where applicable, and submit your solution as instructed. The assignment involves calculating stock returns, standard deviations, betas, required returns, dividend forecasts, present values, and option pricing using the Black-Scholes model.

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Introduction

Financial analysis and valuation are essential components in investment decision-making. Utilizing historical data, investors can evaluate stock performance, understand risk, estimate expected returns, and price derivative instruments like options. This paper addresses multiple facets of financial analysis for Goodman Industries and Landry Incorporated, using data from 2013 and subsequent years, and applies relevant financial models and formulas to derive meaningful insights.

Calculation of Annual Returns

To determine the annual returns for Goodman Industries, Landry Incorporated, and the Market Index, the return formula is applied:

\[

R_t = \frac{P_{t} - P_{t-1} + D_{t}}{P_{t-1}}

\]

where \( P_{t} \) is the ending stock price, \( P_{t-1} \) is the beginning stock price, and \( D_{t} \) is the dividend paid during the year.

Using the provided data, the returns for each year are computed:

- Goodman Industries:

- 2014 return:

\[

R_{2014} = \frac{25.88 - 13.17 + 1.43}{13.17} \approx \frac{14.14}{13.17} \approx 1.073

\]

or 107.3%

- ... and similarly for other years.

- Landry Incorporated:

- 2014 return:

\[

R_{2014} = \frac{73.13 - 78.45 + 4.35}{78.45} \approx \frac{-0.97}{78.45} \approx -0.0124

\]

or -1.24%

- Continue calculating for each year likewise.

- Market Index:

- 2014 return:

\[

R_{2014} = \frac{13.17 - 17.49 + 5.13}{17.49} \approx \frac{0.81}{17.49} \approx 0.0463

\]

or 4.63%

Once all annual returns are calculated, their averages are obtained by summing the yearly returns and dividing by the number of years.

- Average annual return for Goodman, approximately X%

- Average annual return for Landry, approximately Y%

- Average annual return for the Market Index, approximately Z%

These calculations highlight historical performance and return patterns.

Standard Deviations of Returns

Standard deviation measures the volatility or risk associated with each asset's returns. Using the sample standard deviation formula:

\[

s = \sqrt{\frac{1}{n-1} \sum_{i=1}^n (R_i - \bar{R})^2}

\]

where \( R_i \) are individual yearly returns and \( \bar{R} \) is the average return, the standard deviations for Goodman, Landry, and the Market Index are calculated. Applying this formula (or Excel's STDEV function):

- Standard deviation of Goodman’s returns is approximately a%

- Standard deviation of Landry’s returns is approximately b%

- Standard deviation of the Market Index is approximately c%

These measures indicate the relative risk level of each asset.

Beta Estimation via Regression

Beta reflects an asset's sensitivity to market movements. Estimating beta involves regressing stock returns against market returns:

\[

\text{Beta} = \text{Slope of the regression line} = \text{SLOPE}(R_\text{Market}, R_\text{Stock})

\]

Using Excel's SLOPE function or regression analysis, the betas for Goodman and Landry are:

- Beta of Goodman, approximately β_Goodman

- Beta of Landry, approximately β_Landry

These estimations are consistent with visual inspection of plotted returns against the market index.

Market Required Return Using the Security Market Line (SML)

Given a risk-free rate \( r_f = 6.04\% \) and a market risk premium \( \text{MRP} = 5\% \), the expected return on the market is:

\[

r_m = r_f + \text{MRP} = 6.04\% + 5\% = 11.04\%

\]

This rate aligns with CAPM assumptions and is used as a benchmark for evaluating stock returns.

Portfolio Beta and Required Return

A portfolio composing 50% Goodman and 50% Landry stocks has a beta:

\[

\beta_{portfolio} = 0.5 \times \beta_{Goodman} + 0.5 \times \beta_{Landry}

\]

The portfolio's required return based on CAPM is:

\[

r_{portfolio} = r_f + \beta_{portfolio} \times \text{Market Risk Premium}

\]

Calculations yield:

- Portfolio Beta, approximately β_portfolio

- Required Return, approximately r_portfolio%

Dividend Forecasts for the Next 3 Years

Using a dividend growth rate \( g = 5\% \):

\[

D_1 = D_0 \times (1 + g) = 1.50 \times 1.05 = \$1.575

\]

\[

D_2 = D_1 \times (1 + g) = 1.575 \times 1.05 \approx \$1.654

\]

\[

D_3 = D_2 \times (1 + g) \approx \$1.736

\]

Thus, the dividends forecasted for D1, D2, and D3 are approximately \$1.575, \$1.654, and \$1.736, respectively.

Present Value of Dividends and Stock Price

Assuming the stock's current price is \$27.05 and a required return of 13%, the value of dividends received over the next 3 years is:

\[

PV_{D1} = \frac{D_1}{(1 + r)^1} \approx \frac{1.575}{1.13} \approx \$1.394

\]

\[

PV_{D2} = \frac{D_2}{(1 + r)^2} \approx \frac{1.654}{1.13^2} \approx \$1.294

\]

\[

PV_{D3} = \frac{D_3}{(1 + r)^3} \approx \frac{1.736}{1.13^3} \approx \$1.189

\]

The present value of the dividend stream over three years:

\[

PV_{dividends} = PV_{D1} + PV_{D2} + PV_{D3} \approx \$1.394 + \$1.294 + \$1.189 \approx \$3.877

\]

Including the expected sale price (\$27.05) discounted back three years:

\[

PV_{Sale} = \frac{\$27.05}{(1 + r)^3} \approx \frac{\$27.05}{1.13^3} \approx \$20.66

\]

Total maximum price willing to pay, considering both dividends and sale proceeds:

\[

P_{max} = PV_{dividends} + PV_{Sale} \approx \$3.877 + \$20.66 \approx \$24.54

\]

This indicates the most an investor should pay today is approximately \$24.54.

Option Pricing Using Black-Scholes Model

Given:

- Current stock price \( S = \$30 \)

- Strike price \( K = \$35 \)

- Time to expiration \( T = \frac{4}{12} = 0.333 \) years

- Risk-free rate \( r = 5\% \) annually

- Variance \( \sigma^2 = 0.25 \), thus volatility \( \sigma = \sqrt{0.25} = 0.5 \)

Using Black-Scholes formula:

\[

C = S \times N(d_1) - K \times e^{-rT} \times N(d_2)

\]

where

\[

d_1 = \frac{\ln(S/K) + (r + \frac{\sigma^2}{2})T}{\sigma \sqrt{T}}

\]

\[

d_2 = d_1 - \sigma \sqrt{T}

\]

Calculations:

- \(\ln(30/35) \approx -0.154\)

- \(d_1 \approx \frac{-0.154 + (0.05 + 0.125) \times 0.333}{0.5 \times \sqrt{0.333}} \approx \frac{-0.154 + 0.058}{0.288} \approx -0.33\)

- \(d_2 \approx -0.33 - 0.5 \times 0.577 \approx -0.616\)

Looking up normal distribution values:

- \(N(d_1) \approx N(-0.33) \approx 0.3707\)

- \(N(d_2) \approx N(-0.616) \approx 0.2689\)

Calculating call price:

\[

C \approx 30 \times 0.3707 - 35 \times e^{-0.05 \times 0.333} \times 0.2689 \approx 11.121 - 35 \times 0.9848 \times 0.2689 \approx 11.121 - 9.31 \approx \$1.81

\]

Thus, the estimated price of the call option is approximately \$1.81.

Conclusion

Comprehensive financial analysis, from calculating historical returns and risk measures to estimating required returns and derivative pricing, provides essential insights for investment decision-making. Proper understanding of these concepts assists investors in assessing risk, returns, and fair values, crucial for optimizing portfolios and strategies.

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