Staind Inc Has 8 Percent Coupon Bonds On The Market

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Staind, Inc., has 8 percent coupon bonds on the market that have 13 years left to maturity. The bonds make annual payments. If the YTM on these bonds is 10 percent, what is the current bond price?

To determine the current bond price, we need to calculate the present value of the bond’s future cash flows, which include annual coupon payments and the face value at maturity. The bond's face value is typically assumed to be $1,000 unless otherwise specified.

The annual coupon payment (C) is calculated as:

  • C = Coupon rate × Face value = 8% × $1,000 = $80

The present value of the coupon payments is calculated using the formula for the present value of an annuity, and the present value of the face value (which is a lump sum) is calculated using the present value of a single sum formula.

The bond price (P) can be calculated as:

P = (C × [1 - (1 + r)^-n] / r) + (F / (1 + r)^n)

Where:

  • C = $80
  • r = 10% or 0.10
  • n = 13 years
  • F = $1,000

Calculating:

P = ($80 × [1 - (1 + 0.10)^-13] / 0.10) + ($1,000 / (1 + 0.10)^13)

First, calculate (1 + 0.10)^-13 = (1.10)^-13 ≈ 0.2783

[1 - 0.2783] = 0.7217

Now:

P = ($80 × 0.7217 / 0.10) + ($1,000 / 1.10^13)

P = ($80 × 7.217) + ($1,000 / 3.393)

P = $577.36 + $294.80 ≈ $872.16

Therefore, the current price of Staind’s bonds is approximately $872.16.

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The evaluation of bond prices and yields is fundamental within fixed income securities' markets. Understanding how bond prices are affected by coupon rates, yields to maturity (YTM), time to maturity, and payment frequency allows investors and issuers to make informed financial decisions. This paper discusses three related scenarios involving bond valuation and coupon rate determination, illustrating the core principles of bond pricing and yield calculations.

In the first scenario, Staind, Inc. has bonds with an 8 percent coupon rate, 13 years remaining to maturity, and an annual payment schedule. Given a YTM of 10 percent, the goal is to determine the current market price of these bonds. The fundamental principle involves calculating the present value (PV) of the bond's future cash flows, comprising annual coupon payments and the face value at maturity.

The annual coupon payment for the bond is derived from its coupon rate: 8% of a typical face value of $1,000, which equals $80. Using the present value formulas for annuities and a lump sum, the bond's current value is calculated by discounting these future cash flows at the YTM of 10 percent. The calculation results in an approximate market price of $872.16, indicating the bond is trading below its face value due to the higher YTM compared to its coupon rate.

In the second scenario, Kiss the Sky Enterprises has bonds with an unknown coupon rate, an 18-year maturity, and a market price of $840. The yield to maturity is given as 10 percent. To find the coupon rate, the present value of the bond's cash flows must equal the market price, leading to an iterative process or use of financial calculator functions to derive the coupon payment. Solving these, the coupon rate appears to be approximately 12.6 percent, aligning the bond's cash flows and yield with the observed market price.

The third scenario involves Grohl Co., which issued bonds with a 12 percent coupon rate a year ago. These bonds pay semiannually, with a YTM of 9 percent. To assess the current bond price, the semiannual discount rate is adjusted to 4.5 percent, and the number of periods doubles to 16 (8 years × 2). Computing the present value of the semiannual coupon payments and face value yields the bond's market price, estimated at approximately $1,027.

These instances exemplify key principles in bond valuation: the inverse relationship between bond prices and yields, the impact of coupon rates relative to market yields, and the importance of payment frequency in calculating present values. Mastery of these concepts assists investors in managing bond investments, aligning portfolios with risk tolerances, and understanding market conditions.

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