Application of Real Options Techniques to Project Valuation and Company Valuation

This dissertation explores the valuation techniques provided by real options theory through applying the technique into assessing the value of investment opportunities and the value of company. As one of the most prevalent pricing theory, as opposed to traditional DCF approach, real option theory t...

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Main Author: HAN, YAN
Format: Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2013
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/26763/
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description This dissertation explores the valuation techniques provided by real options theory through applying the technique into assessing the value of investment opportunities and the value of company. As one of the most prevalent pricing theory, as opposed to traditional DCF approach, real option theory takes into account the flexibilities of managing projects when facing the uncertain market condition. By excavating the potential value hiding in the project’s option, the evaluation of a project will acquire a substantial increase. Besides, the recent development in the real options technique allows the valuation of a company. After literature review, which includes the basic concept and types of real options, the core option-pricing approaches will be elaborated along with a further discussion of real options theory. The main part focuses on the valuation of investment opportunities and the assessment on the value of an IT company, Hewlett-Packard Development Company. The dissertation mainly uses binomial tree method in estimating the value of investment opportunities as well as Black-Scholes model where it is necessary. For the R&D project, which needs multi-stage decision-making, the compound option model developed by Geske(1979)is applied to assess its value.
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spelling nottingham-267632022-03-21T16:11:22Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/26763/ Application of Real Options Techniques to Project Valuation and Company Valuation HAN, YAN This dissertation explores the valuation techniques provided by real options theory through applying the technique into assessing the value of investment opportunities and the value of company. As one of the most prevalent pricing theory, as opposed to traditional DCF approach, real option theory takes into account the flexibilities of managing projects when facing the uncertain market condition. By excavating the potential value hiding in the project’s option, the evaluation of a project will acquire a substantial increase. Besides, the recent development in the real options technique allows the valuation of a company. After literature review, which includes the basic concept and types of real options, the core option-pricing approaches will be elaborated along with a further discussion of real options theory. The main part focuses on the valuation of investment opportunities and the assessment on the value of an IT company, Hewlett-Packard Development Company. The dissertation mainly uses binomial tree method in estimating the value of investment opportunities as well as Black-Scholes model where it is necessary. For the R&D project, which needs multi-stage decision-making, the compound option model developed by Geske(1979)is applied to assess its value. 2013-09-20 Dissertation (University of Nottingham only) NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/26763/1/APPLICATION_OF_REAL_OPTIONS_TECHNIQUES_TO_PROJECT_VALUATION_AND_COMPANY_VALUATION.pdf HAN, YAN (2013) Application of Real Options Techniques to Project Valuation and Company Valuation. [Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)] (Unpublished)
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Application of Real Options Techniques to Project Valuation and Company Valuation
title Application of Real Options Techniques to Project Valuation and Company Valuation
title_full Application of Real Options Techniques to Project Valuation and Company Valuation
title_fullStr Application of Real Options Techniques to Project Valuation and Company Valuation
title_full_unstemmed Application of Real Options Techniques to Project Valuation and Company Valuation
title_short Application of Real Options Techniques to Project Valuation and Company Valuation
title_sort application of real options techniques to project valuation and company valuation
url https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/26763/