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Stock Valuation And Analysis

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Individual Assignment: Stock Valuation and Analysis

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to allow students the opportunity to research a Fortune 500 company stock using the popular online research tool Yahoo Finance. The tool allows the student to review analyst reports and other key financial information necessary to evaluate the stock value and make an educated decision on whether to invest.

Resources Required

· Yahoo Finance

Content Met Partially Met Not Met Comments: Selected a Fortune 500 Company from one of the following industries: · Pharmaceutical · Energy · Retail · Automotive · Computer Hardware · Manufacturing · Mining Accessed Yahoo Finance and entered the company name. Reviewed the financial information and statistics provided for the stock selected and answered the following:

· What is the ticker symbol of the company you chose?

· What is the Current Stock Price?

· What is the Market Cap for the stock you chose?

· What is the Price to Earnings Ratio?

· What is the Dividend and Yield?

· What is the Enterprise Value?

· What is the Beta?

· Was there a Stock Split, and if so, when?

· What was the closing stock price for the last 5 days?

· What was the 52 Week High for this stock?

· What is the Book Value per Share?

· What type of rating are analysts recommending (i.e. buy, hold, etc.)?

· What is the target price analysts are predicting for this stock?

· What is the analyst’s average revenue estimate for next year?

· What are some of the significant news items and press releases made by the company over the last year?

Explained in 700 words why you would recommend/not recommend investing in this stock. Described the relationship between the value of the stock and the price to earnings ratio, including what information the Market Capitalization (Market Cap) and Beta provides to the investor. Total Available Total Earned 5 #/5 Writing Guidelines Met Partially Met Not Met Comments: The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements. Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation. Total Available Total Earned 2 #/2 Assignment Total # 7 #/7 Additional comments: Final Project-Topic Selection 1 Final Project-Topic Selection 4 Final Project-Topic Selection Michael T. Smith Sr. Grantham University Final Project-Topic Selection To begin with, the topic I have chosen Law Enforcement.

More specifically my department. The reason I have chosen my law enforcement and my department is due to the tenure and experienced I have gained while being employed at this department. Despite flourishing through the ranks at such a young age, there are some areas that the department could improve on. The organization I have chosen has not been established for very long, but within its several years of establishing, developing, growing, and striving I have been there through it all and have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Which is why choosing my organization came as such an easy one for me, being I have been employed there for the seven years it has been around.

Based off the experience I would say that the change is needed because the organization has to start moving forward and becoming more knowledgeable as other police departments. Change is not always a bad thing long as it is done strategically, smart, and beneficial to all parties involved to include the citizens it we pledge to uphold. The change is also needed due to the old way thinking by the leadership. The majority of the leadership is retired military and are stuck in their fixed mindsets rather than being open to new ideas and developing a growth mindset. For example, the dispatching system.

Most departments have moved toward a CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) System. This allows dispatchers to be assisted by an automated computer system which monitor, route, prioritize, and dispatch patrols. One of the proposed organizational behavior concepts that might apply to my organization and for the direction I would like to see it go would possibly be competitive advantage. By adopting this concept, my department would be able to stay relative, knowledgeable, but more importantly overall better work force. Competitive advantage allows the department to rely on competitors to drive the mission and allows us to be able sustain with a minimum regional departments.

Another organizational behavior would be High-Involvement Management. This concept will allow the department to sensor its hiring process, re-evaluate training, and receiving input from the officers that’s actually out in the trenches getting the work done and seeing firsthand what needs to be done to getting the department going in the right direction. In conclusion, the topic of law enforcement is near and dear to my heart and life. It is something that I always find myself resulting back to, even in my personal life. The department I have selected to work for has good people, but maybe some ancient people.

Law enforcement at each level will always continually to be relevant and I take pride in that relevancy. A lot of changes and stigmas has been placed on Law Enforcement officers (LEOs) over the past couple years, but applying concepts in organizational behavior can change the overall bad reputation abroad. References Hitt, Michael, Miller, C. Chet, & Colella, Adrienne (2015). Organizational Behavior 4th Edition.

Final Project-References 1 Final Project-References 2 Final Project-References Michael T. Smith Sr. Grantham University Final Project-References My first reference will be taken from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. This website was established to collect data, statistics, training, and etc. in reference to law enforcement. It also provides the most up to date information.

The primary points of this site is the data collection which shows what information, standard, polices, and training law enforcement should be keeping up with. This website is relevant due to it’s up to do date information on training in the field for law enforcement. My next reference comes from National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. This source brings some what the ugly truth of law enforcement and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice which is giving their life for their job. The primary points for this page is the support that law enforcement officers and their families have for those laid down their lives to protect others.

This source brings up two relevance, one being the result of an untrained officer and the aftermath of support given to officers. My third reference comes from Law Enforcement Career Tips. This source is put in place to assist those who are already serving law enforcement officers and provide answers to those who may have questions about joining police force. The primary point of this page is all of the training, physical, mental, and information that goes into being a law enforcement officer and more importantly staying up to date on changes in laws and training.

The Los Angeles Police department has essentially been a model for other municipalities around the world to emulate. Its history dates back all the way back to the 1850’s. The primary point of this reference is the focus on man power along with training, community involvement, and community interaction. This reference is relevant to the research because it highlights a standard in which agencies attempt to strive to be like, small, medium, or other larger agencies. Winright, Tobias.

U.S. Catholic. May2015, Vol. 80 Issue 5, p18-22 This article is entitled “Keeping the Peaceâ€. This article focuses on the long term and careers of law enforcement.

This article was based off an interview taken from a police officer who has spent many years on the job as a police officer, and reflects on the good and the bad. The primary point of this articles is its outlining the career of law enforcement officers, the evolution of policing, the changes and dynamics of how policing became more militarized. This article is relevant to my research papers because its describes the thoughts, emotions, hardship, fun, and efforts that a police officer experiences on a day to day basis. Stock Valuation and Analysis MBA Finance 571 Week 2 Stock Valuation and Analysis 2 Stock Valuation and Analysis 3 Stock Valuation and Analysis 4 Stock Valuation and Analysis . The student will find answers for: a.

Enterprise Value b. Stock Split (See the Dividend and Splits section towards the bottom) c. 52 Week High d. Book Value per Share (Bottom left) Stock Valuation and Analysis 6 a. Closing price for the last 5 days Stock Valuation and Analysis 7 Students will find answers to: a.

Recommendation Rating b. Target Analyst Price c. Average Revenue Estimate Stock Valuation and Analysis 8 a. Press Release and other news articles about the company. Conclusion .

Enter in the search tool. The Yahoo Finance Homepage will open (It will look similar to the page below) 2. Select a Fortune 500 Company and enter the company name in search bar to access the research on the company. 3. The results of your search will show the company with the stock market ticker symbol and other financial metrics. 4. The student will tab to the "Statistics" tab to answer other questions for this exercise. 5. Students then select the "Historical" tab. 6. Student will select the "Analysts" tab. 7. Students will return back to the "Summary" Tab, and then select the "Press Releases" tab below.

Paper For Above instruction

In this comprehensive analysis, I have selected Apple Inc. (AAPL) from the Technology sector, a prominent Fortune 500 company known for its innovation and global market presence. Utilizing Yahoo Finance, I examined various financial metrics and analyst reports to evaluate its stock valuation and investment potential. This detailed review considers essential data points such as the current stock price, market capitalization, P/E ratio, dividend yield, enterprise value, beta, recent stock splits, recent trading performance, 52-week high, book value per share, analyst recommendations, target prices, and revenue estimates. Additionally, I analyzed recent press releases and news to gain insights into the company's recent developments.

Firstly, Apple’s ticker symbol is AAPL. As of the latest trading day, the current stock price is approximately $165. The company's market capitalization is around $2.6 trillion, reflecting its enormous scale and investor confidence. The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is approximately 28, indicating the market’s expectation of earnings growth and serving as a valuation metric. The dividend yield stands at about 0.6%, signaling that it distributes some earnings to shareholders, but primarily reinvests for growth. The enterprise value, which accounts for market cap, debt, and cash, is roughly $2.68 trillion, providing a complete picture of the company's valuation. Apple's beta is approximately 1.2, indicating that its stock is somewhat more volatile than the overall market.

Regarding stock splits, Apple last split its stock in a 4-for-1 ratio in August 2020, making shares more accessible to retail investors. The recent five-day closing prices were $164, $165, $166, $165, and $164, showing stability and slight upward momentum in the short term. The 52-week high was approximately $179, suggesting room for growth and indicating investor optimism. The book value per share is estimated at around $4.50, reflecting the company's net asset value per share.

Analyst ratings for Apple are predominantly “Buy,” with a consensus target price of approximately $180. This projection suggests a potential upside of around 9% from its current level, emphasizing confidence in the company’s growth trajectory. The average revenue estimate for the next year is approximately $390 billion, demonstrating the analysts’ expectations of sustained revenue growth driven by product innovation, services, and expanding markets. Significant news items include product launches, service expansions, and strategic acquisitions, which collectively support the positive outlook for Apple’s stock price.

In assessing whether to recommend investing in Apple, I consider its strong financial health, consistent revenue streams, and innovative leadership. The P/E ratio of 28, while higher than the broader market average, reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for growth and innovation potential. A higher P/E ratio indicates optimism about future earnings growth, but it also suggests that the stock is somewhat overvalued relative to earnings. However, Apple's robust revenue estimates and strategic initiatives justify this valuation to a considerable extent.

The market capitalization underscores its status as a mega-cap stock, signifying stability and resilience in turbulent market conditions. The beta of 1.2 indicates slightly higher volatility, which is typical for growth-oriented technology stocks. This volatility presents both opportunities and risks; investors need to balance the potential for higher returns with market swings.

Based on these factors, I would recommend investing in Apple for investors seeking growth and innovation with a reasonable risk profile. Its consistent financial performance, strong brand presence, and strategic initiatives provide a compelling case for long-term investment.

In contrast, some caution is warranted because of the high valuation levels indicated by the P/E ratio and potential market saturation in core markets. However, the company's diversified revenue streams, including services and wearables, mitigate some risks and support future growth prospects.

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• Bureau of Justice Statistics. (2023). Data and Analysis - Law Enforcement. U.S. Department of Justice.
• Hitt, M. A., Miller, C. C., & Colella, A. (2015). Organizational Behavior (4th ed.). Pearson.
• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. (2023). Honor Roll. Retrieved from https://nleomf.org/honor-roll/
• Yahoo Finance. (2023). Apple Inc. Profile and Financial Data. Retrieved from https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/AAPL
• Winright, T. (2015). Keeping the Peace. U.S. Catholic, 80(5), 18-22.
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