2. Reasons for Stock Selection
Ran screen: market capitalization of at least $1
billion, PEG ratio of less than 1.0, only “buy” ranked
stocks by analysts, and P/S ratio of less than 1
New vehicle releases in 2014
Government selling remaining shares by end of the
year
4. Valuation Assumptions
Sales growth:
2014= 37%
2015= 16%
2016= 9%
2017= 13%
Profit Margin:
2014= 5%
2015-2017= 4.80%
Interest Rates: Remain at average of $274 million
Taxes: Remain at average of 7.3%
Preferred Stock Dividends: Remain at average of $1479 million
8. Recommendation
Improving economic conditions
New vehicles releasing in 2014 will boost sales
Intrinsic value is more than current price
Stock is undervalued and I expect it to increase in
price. Therefore, I recommend buying General
Motors stock.