In November 2006, Citigroups stock (NYSE: C) was trading at $49.59. Following the credit crisis of 20072008 and by the end of October 2009, Citigroups stock price had plummeted to $4.27. Several banks went under, and others saw their stock prices lose more than 60% of their value.

Based on your understanding of stock prices and intrinsic values, which of the following statements is true?

The intrinsic value of a stock is based only on the perceived risk in the company.

A stocks intrinsic value is based on the fundamental cash flows and the companys risk.

You can estimate the value of a companys stock using models such as the corporate valuation model and the dividend discount model. Which of the following companies would you choose to evaluate if you were using the corporate valuation model to estimate the value of the companys stock?

A company that has a stable distribution policy.

A company that is not expected to distribute any earnings to its stockholders for the next few years.

Which of the following describe the reason(s) why maximization of intrinsic stock value benefits society? Check all that apply.

Consumers benefit when companies rise prices beyond reasonable levels.

Successful companies attract more talent.

Workers prefer companies that minimize operating costs.

The owners of stock are society.