University Finance Report: Time Value of Money, Stock & Bond Analysis

This finance report delves into various aspects of financial analysis, encompassing the time value of money, stock market returns, and bond market valuation. It explores capital budgeting tools like Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and payback methods to assess project viability. The report analyzes the weighted average cost of capital (WACC), considering both cost of debt and equity. It examines the characteristics of stocks and bonds, traditional investment forms, and their risk-return profiles. The report includes stock valuation using dividend growth models, yield to maturity calculations, and the application of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). It also provides investment analysis under different economic scenarios, calculating expected returns, standard deviation, and reward-to-risk ratios. Additionally, the report evaluates two machine investment options using NPV, providing a comparative analysis for decision-making.