Question #7
Reading: Reading 23 Residual Income Valuation
PDF File: Reading 23 Residual Income Valuation.pdf
Page: 4
Status: Unattempted
Correct Answer: A
Part of Context Group: Q7-8
First in Group
Shared Context
Question
Which of the following statements would be most likely to explain a decrease in MVA for 20x7?
Answer Choices:
A. The market expectation is that Retty’s results will show an underperformance relative to its sector
B. In 20x6 the management produce negative Economic Value Added (EVA®)
C. The market expectation is that Retty’s future Economic Value Added (EVA®) is lower than the previous expectation
Explanation
MVA can be described as the present value of future expected EVA®. Hence, actual
performance in 2x06 (answer B) is not a valid explanation. Answer A is also wrong, as
relative performance is not relevant. If Retty's WACC decreases, then, all else being equal,
the MVA will increase.