Explain the principal assumptions used in the DDM valuation?Are the valuations consistent – why or why not?

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. Prepare a valuation of a large financial and banking institution.

This should involve:

(1) Dividend Discount Model valuation;

(2) Valuation by Comparables (use multiples – Price to Earnings Ratio, Price to Book Value Ratio, etc.;  has several ratios under “Valuation”); and, Damodaran’s Excess Returns Model (Excel model provided).2. Explain the principal assumptions used in the DDM valuation?

3. Are the valuations consistent – why or why not?

4. What special challenges or issues did you encounter with the valuations?