Our Fair Value Calculator is a tool designed to assist investors in estimating the intrinsic value of stocks. By inputting key financial metrics such as Earnings Per Share (EPS), expected growth rate, and Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio, users can quickly assess the potential fair value of an investment.

This calculator streamlines the process of stock valuation, helping investors make more informed decisions. To get started, simply enter the required data to estimate the fair market value of a stock.

Fair Value Calculator

Fair Value Calculator

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ⓘ Enter the earnings per share in dollars.
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ⓘ Enter the expected annual growth rate in percent.
ⓘ Enter the expected price-to-earnings ratio.

Using the Fair Value Calculator:

  1. Earnings Per Share (EPS): Enter the stock’s EPS, which represents the company’s profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.
  2. Expected Growth Rate: Input the anticipated annual growth rate of the company’s earnings, based on historical data and future projections.
  3. Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E): Enter the P/E ratio, which reflects the market value relative to earnings. This can be derived from industry averages or personal estimates.

After entering the required information, click “Calculate” to determine the estimated fair value of the stock. This result can help guide investment decisions by providing a benchmark for comparison with the current market price.

Understanding Fair Value Calculation

Calculating a stock’s fair value is an important step in investment analysis. It provides an estimate of a stock’s intrinsic worth based on fundamental financial metrics. Here’s how to calculate the fair value of a stock:

1. Collect Financial Data

Gather the following information:

Earnings Per Share (EPS): Calculated as:

\( \text{EPS} = \frac{\text{Net Income} – \text{Preferred Stock Dividends}}{\text{Average Outstanding Shares}}
\)

Expected Growth Rate: The anticipated annual growth rate of the company’s earnings.

Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Calculated as:

\( \text{P/E Ratio} = \frac{\text{Market Price per Share}}{\text{EPS}}
\)

2. Apply the Fair Value Formula

Use this formula to calculate fair value:

\(\text{Fair Value} = \text{EPS} \times (1 + \text{Growth Rate}) \times \text{P/E Ratio}\)

3. Example Calculation

For a company with an EPS of $5.00, an expected growth rate of 8%, and a P/E ratio of 20:

\(\text{Fair Value} = 5.00 \times (1 + 0.08) \times 20 = $108.00\)

4. Interpret the Results

Compare the calculated fair value to the current market price:

  • If the market price is lower than the fair value, the stock may be undervalued.
  • If the market price is higher than the fair value, the stock may be overvalued.

This calculation helps investors assess whether a stock might be a good buy, hold, or sell opportunity based on its estimated intrinsic value compared to its market price.

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