Equity Analysis Report: Each student will select 3 equity securities to analyze and
include in this report. For each security the report shall have six sections utilizing the
three major approaches to equity analysis covered in the Pinto and other texts (Statistical
models, Dividend models, Free Cash Flow models, Residual Income models, Market
Comparable valuation and Technical Analysis). Comments must be made of an
evaluation of the quality of these firm’s financial reports, and any adjustments made that
would improve that quality; as well as industry influences (competitiveness, growth
prospects, etc.). Through demonstration of these valuation methods, along with a
comprehensive assessment of the various results (their strengths and weaknesses in the
context of the companies selected), will be expected to comprise a minimum of 4000
words (16 pages including references to data used and assumptions made in applying
each model).
3. Bloomberg Professional data should be used to support the analytical work of
Assignments 2.
Your report must make reference to both academic and empirical literature in
order to score good marks.