Valuation

Residual Income Model

Definition

What is Residual Income Model?

A model valuing equity as book valueThe accounting value of shareholders' equity. plus the present valueThe current worth of money expected in the future after applying a discount rate. of future profit above the required returnThe minimum expected return an investor demands for the time and risk involved. on equity.

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

A bank's value reflects book equity and expected excess returns.

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