E&K Company has a net book value of $220,000. The company has a 10% cost of capital. The firm expects to have profits of $45,000, $40,000, and $35,000 for the next three years (respectively). The company pays no dividends and depreciation is 5% per year of book value.
- Using the excess earnings model, should the firm be valued at more or less than its book value?
- What, if anything, are the company's abnormal earnings for the next 3 years?
- What is your best estimate of the firm's value using the excess earnings model?