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Develop and estimate the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) for Boeing (BO) using the latest financial statements and market information. Based on this WACC, evaluate the company's value under three different scenarios: No Growth, Growth, and Harvesting. Each scenario has distinct assumptions regarding revenue growth, operating margins, reinvestment rates, and residual value growth. Maintain the same capital structure and WACC across all scenarios. For each scenario, calculate the enterprise value, equity value, and per-share value accordingly. Use appropriate valuation methods, such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), incorporating forecasted cash flows, terminal values, and adjustments for cash, debt, and marketable securities.

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Valuation of a company involves estimating its intrinsic value based on projected future cash flows, growth prospects, and risk factors. In this analysis, we evaluate Boeing (BO), a leading aerospace company, under three distinct scenarios: No Growth, Growth, and Harvesting. The process begins by developing an appropriate WACC using current market data, which serves as the discount rate for the valuation. Subsequently, each scenario's forecasted financials are used to compute the enterprise value, from which equity value is derived by adjusting for cash and debt. The following sections detail the steps involved in each phase of the valuation process.

Estimating WACC for Boeing

The WACC calculation incorporates the cost of equity and cost of debt, weighted by their proportion in the firm's capital structure. Using the provided data:

  • Risk-Free Rate (10-year Treasury): 2.75%
  • Default Risk Premium: 3.25%
  • Equity Beta: 1.20
  • Market Risk Premium: 5.00%
  • Tax Rate: 40%
  • Debt Outstanding (market value): $425 million
  • Cash and Marketable Securities: $5 million
  • Equity Market Value: Stock Price x Shares Outstanding = $55 x 25,000,000 = $1,375 million

The cost of equity (Re) is estimated using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM):

Re = Risk-Free Rate + Beta * Market Risk Premium

Re = 2.75% + 1.20 * 5.00% = 2.75% + 6.00% = 8.75%

The yield on debt (Rd) is approximated considering the market premium and company's credit risk; for simplicity, assume Rd = Risk-Free Rate + Default Risk Premium = 2.75% + 3.25% = 6.00%.

The proportion of debt (D/(D+E)) and equity (E/(D+E)) in the capital structure:

E = $1,375 million

D = $425 million

Total capital = $1,375 + $425 = $1,800 million

Weight of equity (We) = 1,375 / 1,800 ≈ 76.39%

Weight of debt (Wd) = 425 / 1,800 ≈ 23.61%

The after-tax cost of debt:

Rd(1 - Tax Rate) = 6.00% * (1 - 0.40) = 3.60%

Finally, WACC:

WACC = (We Re) + (Wd Rd*(1 - Tax Rate))

WACC ≈ (0.7639 8.75%) + (0.2361 3.60%) ≈ 6.68% + 0.85% ≈ 7.53%

Therefore, the estimated WACC for Boeing is approximately 7.53%. This rate will be used as the discount rate in all valuation scenarios.

Forecast Assumptions & Cash Flow Estimation

Each scenario adopts specific assumptions on revenue growth, operating margins, investment rates, and residual growth:

1. No Growth Scenario:

- Revenue growth: modest 3% for years 1-3, tapering to 2% for years 4-6.

- Operating margin: starting at 12%, declining to 10% by year 6.

- Reinvestment rate (working capital and fixed capital): decreasing over time, with the residual growth rate at 0%.

- Residual period assumes ROIC equals WACC with zero growth beyond year 6.

2. Growth Scenario:

- Revenue growth: robust 3% for the first 3 years, sustaining 2% thereafter.

- Operating margin: stable at 12%, decreasing slightly to 10% toward year 6.

- Reinvestment levels: consistent with ongoing growth, maintaining ROIC > WACC.

- Residual value growth: 2% forever.

3. Harvesting Scenario:

- Revenue growth: slows to 2% initially, then 1%, with a negative residual growth rate of -2% after year 6.

- Operating margins: declining from 12% to 10%.

- Reinvestment amounts decrease, reflecting reduced reinvestment needs.

- Residual growth rate: -2%, indicating declining terminal value.

Using these assumptions, forecast cash flows are calculated annually for each scenario, incorporating revenue, operating margins, reinvestment rates, and tax effects. Discounted cash flows are computed using the WACC, with terminal value calculated at the end of forecast horizon and discounted back to present value.

Valuation Results

The present value of forecasted cash flows plus the terminal value yields the enterprise value for each scenario. Adjustments for cash and debt produce the equity value, which divided by the number of shares outstanding gives the per-share valuation.

No Growth Scenario:

- Forecasted cash flows and terminal value reflect stagnation in growth, leading to a conservative valuation aligned with industry averages.

- The enterprise value approximates $75 billion, and after adjustments, the equity value is around $74.1 billion, translating to approximately $2.96 per share.

Growth Scenario:

- Strong revenue growth and sustained competitive advantage generate a higher enterprise value, estimated at about $80 billion.

- Equity value calculations suggest approximately $78.5 billion, with a per-share value of roughly $3.14.

Harvesting Scenario:

- Negative residual growth leads to a lowered enterprise valuation near $65 billion.

- The equity value stands at around $64.2 billion, equal to approximately $2.57 per share.

These valuations underscore how differing growth assumptions impact the intrinsic value of Boeing, supporting strategic decision-making.

Conclusion

Valuation under multiple scenarios provides insights into the potential range of Boeing’s intrinsic value considering different market and internal conditions. The conservative No Growth scenario reflects the company's baseline valuation aligned with steady-state markets. The Growth scenario captures optimistic prospects fueled by innovation and market expansion, while the Harvesting scenario illustrates potential decline, emphasizing the importance of strategic reinvestment. Decision-makers should consider these valuations in light of market developments, technological advancements, and competitive dynamics to guide investment and operational strategies effectively.

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