Essays about: "valuation ratios"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words valuation ratios.

  1. 1. Can Machine Be a Good Stock Picker?: Bridging the Gap between Fundamental Data and Machine Learning

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Tomoya Narita; Povilas Stankevicius; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; XGBoost; Relative Valuation; Convergence Trade;

    Abstract : We investigate the efficacy of historical accounting data and consensus forecasts for relative valuation of stocks, employing tree-based machine learning methods. We run an XGBoost model for monthly cross-sections of financial and pricing data of US equities from 1984 to 2021. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effect of dividend policy and financial performance on the P/E ratio : A study to investigate the ef ect of dividend and financial ratios on the P/E ratio of stocksin the Swedish stock market

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Samara Sharin; [2023]
    Keywords : Finance; Stock Market; Swedish stock market;

    Abstract : This master's thesis investigates the connection between profit margin, return on assets, long-term debt, and price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio and they relate to dividend. The study examines whether companies with increasing dividends and companies with decreasing and constant dividends have significantly different effects on the P/E ratio. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Study of the Relevance of the Dividend Irrelevance - A quantitative study on the relationship between dividend policy and firm value for US listed firms from a financial management perspective

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Emelie Frankendal; Johanna Ingemarson; [2021]
    Keywords : Financial Management; Dividend Policy; Valuation; Company Characteristics;

    Abstract : In this study, we examine the relation between firms' existing dividend policy and their current firm value for US listed firm during 2015-2019. The relation is investigated using regressions on the enterprise value against the payout ratio and the payout mix (the proportion of cash dividends to share repurchases), and a set of control variables. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investeringsfonders påverkan på hållbara bolags marknadsvärdering

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Gustav Ahlström; Martin Ericson; [2020]
    Keywords : hållbara investeringar; ESG; investeringsfond; aktievärdering; nyckeltal;

    Abstract : Sustainable investments have without doubt grown rapidly the last few years. Stock funds have recently implemented sustainability into their investments decisions and reallocated their assets from fossil assets to more green and sustainable choices. READ MORE

  6. 5. Closed-End Funds and their Net Asset Value over time : A study of the relationship between Swedish closed-end funds' market prices and their underlying assets over a period of time.

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Erik Cederberg; Linus Schnitzer; [2020]
    Keywords : Closed-end fund; Net Asset Value; Mean Reversion; Closed-end fund discount; Stock market; Investment strategy; Cointegration; Error Correction;

    Abstract : Closed-end funds (CEFs) are popular investments amongst the Swedish population as they provide diversification to investors and have in many cases historically outperformed the market. In deciding whether to invest in a CEF, the method of valuation differs from classical financial ratios used to value most companies, as the revenue-bringing operations differ significantly. READ MORE