Assessment of Discounted Cash Flow Method in Determining Intrinsic Value Of an Investment in Tapang Realty Company Garcia, Irish L. Martin, John Alexis P. Militar, Jane Hzel L. Yares, Charlemagne Keith A. F436 CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1.2 RESEARCH PROBLEM 1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY 1.5 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Money you received today is more valuable in the future which affects decision making in investment. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Investment is purchased to gain profit in future or these are asset that will not use today but it will gain wealth in the future. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY We pay and cost us money but it will gain us something in the future. There is always a risk in every investment. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The Discounted Cash Flow method is the most widely used tool of evaluating an investment. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY TAPANG REALTY COMPANY which founded by Mr. Aurelio P. Tapang and his son, Mr. Gerald Ildefonso N. Tapang has been in real estate company for almost 50 years. 1.2 RESEARCH PROBLEM • Is discounted cash flow method applicable to Tapang Realty Company? 1.2 RESEARCH PROBLEM • What is the discounted/ appraised value of the investment in property land treated as inventory for Tapang Realty Company? 1.2 RESEARCH PROBLEM • Which method is better be applied in assessing the true value of investment made by Tapang Realty Company. Its existing valuation method or the discounted cash flow method? 1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY • To determine if the discounted cash flow method applicable to Tapang Realty Company. 1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY • To determine the discounted/ appraised value of the investment in land properties treated as inventory for Tapang Realty Company. 1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY • To know which method is better in valuing an investment made by Tapang Realty Company and will reflect its true value. 1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY Choose the better valuation method and apply it for its improvements. 1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY It will gain a deeper knowledge and understanding about the Discounted Cash flow Method. 1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY Other researcher can also try to assess if it’s applicable to other type of businesses. 1.5 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS This study dealt mainly with the implication of the discounted cash flow method on the valuation method of Tapang Realty Company. 1.5 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS All information gathered belongs to Tapang Realty Company thru personal interview. CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1 TERMS, DEFINITIONS AND CONCEPTS 2.2 RELATED STUDIES 2.3 RESEARCH GAP 2.4. HOW WILL THE STUDY ADD VALUE? 2.1 TERMS, DEFINITIONS, AND CONCEPTS MANAGERIAL FINANCE CAPITAL BUDGETING ACCOUNTING PROFIT CRITERIA AVERAGE RATE OF RETURN NET PRESENT VALUE CASH FLOW CRITERIA DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW PROFITABILITY INDEX PAYBACK PERIOD INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN ASSESSING THE INTRINSIC VALUE OF AN INVESTMENT 2.2 RELATED STUDIES The Discounted Cash Flow Approach estimates the future cash flows and discounts these cash flows to estimate the property's value. The money's true value is significantly influence by the company's projected cash flows and the discount interest rates. 2.3 RESEARCH GAP Lack of financial data about investment. Did not mention information pertaining on how they decide on accepting the investments in their company. 2.4 HOW WILL THE STUDY ADD VALUE? The study adds value to the firm by providing a better tool in assessing a project, whether to accept or to reject it. Improves the current decision making of the company . CHAPTER III: RESEARCH FRAMEWORK 3.1 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK 3.1 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK INPUT INPUT • Interview on valuing property land investment treated as inventory for Tapang Realty Company • Look for historical data with relevant disclosure 3.1 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK PROCESS PROCESS • Ask permission for interview and conduct interview. • Assessment of the data and application of the discounted cash flow 3.1 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK • Determine the existing valuation method that OUTPUT the company is using currently • We are able to know if discounted cash flow is effectively in valuing property land OUTPUT investment treated as inventory • We are able to compare the existing company OUTPUT valuation method with discounted cash flow method CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 4.1 RESEARCH DESIGN 4.2 SAMPLING & PARTICIPANTS 4.3 DATA GATHERING INSTRUMENTS 4.4 DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURES 4.5 DATA ANALYSIS 4.6 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS 4.1 RESEARCH DESIGN The research is descriptive-exploratory. The descriptive research is concerned with delineating the way things are. The purpose of the explanatory study is to satisfy curiosity and provide a better understanding to have a more and careful study. 4.2 SAMPLING AND PARTICIPANTS This study will do a face to face personal interview with the head/manager of Tapang Realty Company for valid information towards one another. 4.3 DATA GATHERING INSTRUMENTS Personal interview can be the most appropriate way of collecting data. Good results may be obtained from the respondents if the approach is friendly, courteous and unbiased. 4.4 DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURES The researchers’ conduct a interview will comprise both open and restricted kind of questions to gather sufficient data needed for the assessment of the discounted cash flow method. 4.4 DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURES The researchers’ secondary source of data will be from books, journals, ProQuest and articles related to the Discounted Cash flow Method (DCF) analysis. 4.4 DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURES The researchers will also ask for the historical costs of the investments in land treated as inventory of Tapang Realty Company. The results from there will be used to analyze Tapang Realty Company results of operation particularly in its investments. 4.5 DATA ANALYSIS The researchers will need the historical costs of the investments in land treated as inventory and the related future cash flow expected from the investment. The researcher will also need the management’s current decision criteria or its basis of accepting or rejecting the investment. 4.5 DATA ANALYSIS After gathering the needed information the researchers will now apply the Discounted Cash flow Method in assessing the investment that is by the use of Net Present Value method, Profitability Index and Internal Rate of Return. 4.5 DATA ANALYSIS Discounted Cash Flow is computed by, which i is the rate and n stands for the number of years. FORMULA: 4.5 DATA ANALYSIS The Net Present Value (NPV) method which is the difference between a project’s value and its cost. FORMULA: PV OF CASHFLOWS – INITIAL OUTLAY 4.5 DATA ANALYSIS Profitability Index (PI) or the ratio of the NPV to the initial investment. FORMULA: PV OF CASHFLOW INITIAL INVESTMENT 4.6 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS The use of offensive, discriminatory, or other unacceptable language needs to be avoided in the conduction of the interview. The privacy of the respondents is also important. 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They are looking forward to receive a favorable response from your good office, signifying that you are amendable to their request. Should you have other questions, please let me know. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Mr. Arnold V. Salcedo Accountancy Research Professor Program Chairperson Accountancy Department School of Business & Accountancy Cell Phone: 0925.612.1261; 0926.727.7563 asalcedo@hau.edu.ph BS Accountancy Students Garcia, Irish Martin, John Alexis P. Militar, Jane Hzel L. Yares, Charlemagne Keith A. APPENDIX B Q1: “What is your name po? What language do you prefer po?” A1: “My name is Karen Pamintuan. I’m the Head Secretary of Tapang Realty Company. Tagalong, English, kapampangan, okay lang.” Q2: What method does you currently using in determining intrinsic value of investment? A2: “Wala kaming method na ginagamit. Nagiinvest lang bigla pero may contract naman.” Q3: “So kung wala po kayong ginagamit na method, gaano po kayo kasure na magkakaroon kayo ng profit sa mga investments niyo po?” A3: “May ibibigay akong hard copy sa inyo ng mga investments naming. Wait lang” Q4: Ma’am nasan po si Mr. Tapang,yung head po ng Company? Nabanggit po kasi sa amin na wala sya ngayon dito sa Pilipinas A4: Ah, nasa abroad na sya. If uuwi man sya hindi na sya nagpapakita sa company pero siya pa din yung head. APPENDIX C INVESTMENT RATE OF RETURN YEARLY RETURN OF INVESTMENT ANNUAL RETURN NET PRSENT VALUE 100,000 15.60% 15,600.00 312,000.00 212,000.00 200,000 15.60% 31,200.00 624,000.00 424,000.00 300,000 15.60% 46,800.00 936,000.00 636,000.00 400,000 15.60% 62,400.00 1,248,000.00 848,000.00 500,000 15.60% 78,000.00 1,560,000.00 1,060,000.00 1,000,000 15.60% 156,000.00 3,120,000.00 2,120,000.00 1,500,000 15.60% 234,000.00 4,680,000.00 3,180,000.00 2,000,000 15.60% 312,000.00 6,240,000.00 4,240,000.00 2,500,000 15.60% 390,000.00 7,800,000.00 5,300,000.00 3,000,000 15.60% 468,000.00 9,360,000.00 6,360,000.00 INVESTMENT RATE OF RETURN YEARLY RETURN OF INVESTMENT ANNUAL RETURN NET PRSENT VALUE PROFITABILIT Y INDEX 100,000 14.3980% 9,535.33 139,260.88 39,260.88 1.37 200,000 14.3980% 19,166 275,925 75,925 1.38 300,000 14.3980% 28,600 411,782.80 111,782 1.37 400,000 14.3980% 38,333.33 551,923.29 151,923.29 1.38 500,000 14.3980% 47,666.67 686,304.71 186,304.71 1.37 1,000,000 14.3980% 95,333.33 1,372,609.29 372,609.29 1.38 1,500,000 14.3980% 143,750 2,069,712.50 569,712.50 1.37 2,000,000 14.3980% 191,666 2,759,607.07 759,607.07 1.38 2,500,000 14.3980% 239,583 3,499,516.33 949,516.03 1.37