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Find the latest cash dividend per share for Microsoft and determine whether this amount is D0 or D1 based on course terminology.

Calculate the five-year dividend/share growth rate (gt), then compute the average growth rate g over this period. Fill in the table with the recent dividend/share, the individual year growth rates, and the average.

Determine the beta (β) of Microsoft by consulting finance.yahoo.com with the ticker MSFT.

Using the price and yield data, calculate the monthly return of the S&P 500 index from January 1962 to June 2020 and produce a screenshot of the output.

Estimate the price of the 10-year Treasury zero-coupon bond for each month, assuming a par value of $1,000, and include a screenshot of your output.

Calculate the monthly return of the Treasury bond from the prices obtained, and produce a screenshot of the output.

Compute the difference between the market return Rm and the risk-free rate Rf for each month, then find the average of Rm – Rf over the entire period, accompanied by a screenshot.

Identify the data sheet value that proxies for Rf in CAPM and justify your choice.

Using the inputs, calculate the expected rate of return of Microsoft (the cost of equity), showing all calculation steps briefly.

Apply the Dividend Growth Model with the previously calculated variables to estimate the intrinsic value of Microsoft's stock as of June 30, 2020. Assume that the five-year average dividend growth rate persists into the future.

Compare this intrinsic value with the actual stock price from the data worksheet. Discuss briefly whether to buy or sell, and what factors may cause discrepancies between estimated and actual prices.

For extra credit, estimate a more accurate beta (β) value based on data in the "Price&Yield Data" worksheet as of June 30, 2020. Provide a screenshot of your beta estimate.

Paper For Above instruction

The task involves applying fundamental financial analysis to Microsoft Corporation's stock, specifically focusing on dividend valuation using the Dividend Growth Model (DGM) and CAPM-based cost of equity estimation. This comprehensive analysis combines data extraction from income statements, stock prices, and market indicators to value the stock and guide investment decisions.

First, determining the most recent dividend per share provides the starting point for valuation. Using dividend records, the latest dividend paid (D1) can be identified, clarifying whether the dividend pertains to the current period (D0) or the next forecast period (D1). Contrasting this with historical dividends allows us to compute the historical dividend growth rate, which informs future projections, assuming stable growth.

Next, the beta coefficient (β) is fundamental in CAPM and can be obtained from Yahoo Finance, reflecting the volatility of Microsoft relative to the market. Accurate beta estimation is crucial as it influences the risk premium component of the required rate of return.

Using market data for the S&P 500 index and 10-year Treasury bonds, calculations include monthly returns of the market and risk-free asset, pivotal for assessing the market risk premium, Rm – Rf. The average market premium, along with beta, facilitates the computation of Microsoft’s expected return (Re), serving as the discount rate in the DGM. This rate encapsulates the risk-adjusted expected return demanded by investors.

The valuation process entails computing the intrinsic value of Microsoft stock as of June 30, 2020, assuming the recent dividend and average growth forecast continues. The model applies the formula: P = D1 / (Re – g), where D1 is the next year's projected dividend, Re the expected return, and g the growth rate.

Comparison with the actual stock price determines investment recommendations. A significant discrepancy may be attributed to market sentiments, expectations of future growth, or risk factors not captured in the model. Additional analysis, such as estimating a more recent beta, enhances the robustness of the valuation, especially given the beta's time-varying nature.

This methodical approach exemplifies how financial statements, market data, and valuation models converge in investment analysis, providing a structured framework for decision-making.

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