Instructions: It should be no less than one-page long. Please back up your findings with facts. In other words, try not to base your analysis on feelings or opinion.
Pick a company that is traded on the NYSE
Talk briefly about the company, the industry it operates in and what economic conditions it is currently facing.
Calculate the price of the common stock using the Price Earnings Valuation Method - Not to be confused with a Price/Earnings Ratio. (use the most current published financials for the calculation and show your work)
Insert a snapshot of the price of the stock traded on a particular day
Is there a difference between what you calculated using the P/E valuation method and the stock price traded on the exchange?
If so, what factors do you believe are contributing to the difference?
If not, state the reasons why you believe the calculation and trading price are closely related.