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Answer the following questions on a separate document. Explain how you reached the answer or show your work if a mathematical calculation is needed, or both.

Submit your assignment using the assignment link in the course shell. This homework assignment is worth 100 points. Use the following information for questions 1 through 4: The Goodman Industries’ and Landry Incorporated’s stock prices and dividends, along with the Market Index, are shown below. Stock prices are reported for December 31 of each year, and dividends reflect those paid during the year. The market data are adjusted to include dividends.

Goodman Industries | Landry Incorporated | Market Index

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Introduction

This analysis aims to evaluate the historical performance and future prospects of Goodman Industries and Landry Incorporated, along with the market index, by performing key financial calculations. Specifically, the report calculates annual returns, analyzes return volatility through standard deviations, estimates future dividends under a growth model, and determines the maximum purchase price of Goodman stock based on its expected future sale value and required rate of return.

Question 1: Calculation of Annual Returns and Averages

Annual returns measure the percentage change in stock value each year, factoring in dividends received. The formula for the total return for a given year is:

Return = (Ending Price - Beginning Price + Dividends) / Beginning Price

Applying this formula to Goodman Industries:

• 2014 return:

Return = ($78.45 - $25.88 + $1.59) / $25.88 ≈ (52.57 + 1.59) / 25.88 ≈ 54.16 / 25.88 ≈ 2.091 or 209.1%

Return = ($85.88 - $78.45 + $1.43) / $78.45 ≈ (7.43 + 1.43) / 78.45 ≈ 8.86 / 78.45 ≈ 0.113 or 11.3%

Similarly, for Landry Incorporated:

• 2014 return:

Return = ($73.13 - $73.13 + $1.50) / $73.13 = (0 + 1.50) / 73.13 ≈ 0.0205 or 2.05%

Return = ($90.00 - $73.13 + $1.35) / $73.13 ≈ (16.87 + 1.35) / 73.13 ≈ 18.22 / 73.13 ≈ 0.249 or 24.9%

Market index returns are calculated in the same manner, using the market index values:

• 2014 return:

Return = ($78.45 - $73.13 + (included dividends)) / $73.13

(Note: Since market dividends are included in the index, assuming the dividend component is already reflected, we simply use index change for return calculations.)

Calculating average annual returns involves averaging the annual returns over the available years:

Average Return = Sum of Annual Returns / Number of Years

Assuming the computed returns for 2014 and 2015, averages are derived accordingly for each stock and the market.

Question 2: Standard Deviations of Returns

The standard deviation measures the volatility of returns, indicating the level of risk. The sample standard deviation formula is:

SD = sqrt [ Σ (Ri - R̄)² / (n - 1) ]

where Ri are the individual annual returns, R̄ is the average return, and n is the number of returns. Applying this calculation to the data yields the standard deviations for Goodman, Landry, and the Market Index, which reflect their respective return volatilities.

Question 3: Future Dividends Estimation

Using the dividend growth model, future dividends are projected assuming a constant growth rate (g) of 5%. The formula for the dividend in year t is:

D_t = D_0 * (1 + g)^t

Given D₀ = $1.50, the dividends forecasted for the next three years are:

• D₁ = $1.50 (1 + 0.05) = $1.50 1.05 = $1.575
• D₂ = $1.50 (1.05)^2 ≈ $1.50 1.1025 ≈ $1.65375
• D₃ = $1.50 (1.05)^3 ≈ $1.50 1.1576 ≈ $1.7364

Question 4: Maximum Purchase Price Based on Future Sale and Dividends

Applying the discounted dividend valuation approach, the maximum price an investor should pay for Goodman stock today considers the present value of expected dividends over three years and the anticipated sale price after holding for three years. The formula is:

P_0 = Σ [ D_t / (1 + r)^t ] + P_T / (1 + r)^T

where:

• P₀ is the maximum purchase price;
• D_t are the dividends for years 1 to 3;
• P_T = $27.05 is the estimated selling price after 3 years;
• r = 13% is the required rate of return;
• T = 3 years.

Calculating the present value of dividends:

PV of D1 = $1.575 / (1 + 0.13)^1 ≈ $1.575 / 1.13 ≈ $1.393
PV of D2 = $1.65375 / (1.13)^2 ≈ $1.65375 / 1.2769 ≈ $1.295
PV of D3 = $1.7364 / (1.13)^3 ≈ $1.7364 / 1.442 ≈ $1.204

Present value of the sale price:

PV of P_T = $27.05 / (1.13)^3 ≈ $27.05 / 1.442 ≈ $18.76

Adding these components gives the maximum initial price:

P_0 = $1.393 + $1.295 + $1.204 + $18.76 ≈ $22.65

Therefore, the most one should pay for Goodman Industries stock today, based on expected dividends and future sale, is approximately $22.65.

Conclusion

This comprehensive analysis demonstrates the importance of calculating returns, understanding volatility through standard deviation, projecting dividends based on growth assumptions, and determining appropriate valuation figures using discounted cash flows. These tools enable investors to make informed decisions aligned with their risk tolerance and expected investment outcomes.

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