Question: Using the forecasted financial statements from integrative Case 10.1 involves projecting financial statements for Walmart for Years 1 through 5. Using the attached for the

Using the forecasted financial statements from integrative Case 10.1 involves projecting financial statements for Walmart for Years 1 through 5. Using the attached for the various valuation methods.

The attachment shows us the following:

  1. Using the CAPM computed the required rate of return on common equity capital for Walmart.
  2. The weighted average cost of capital for Walmart as of the start of Year 1.
  3. The clean surplus accounting approach to derive the projected dividends for common shareholders for Years 1 through 5 based on the projected comprehensive income and shareholders equity amounts.

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What reasonable range of share values would you expect for Walmart common stock? Where is the current price for Walmart shares relative to this range? What do you recommend?

Respond to the question using APA style to include at least one citation from the chapter readings and/or the case study that supports or provides evidence for your response to each question. Your response should not be less than 100 words per question. Do not repeat the questions asked (does not count towards the answer and word count), but rather identify your response to each question clearly by means of a heading for each question. Finally, make sure you answer all portions of the question (s) asked with ample explanation and detail.

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