Dividend Discount Model
How to Use the Dividend Discount Model Calculator:
- Select the Model Type: - Single Stage: If you expect the company's dividend growth rate to be stable over time. 
- Two Stage: If you expect the company to have a period of higher growth followed by a stable growth phase. 
 
- Enter the Dividend or FCF per Share: - Input the current annual dividend per share or Free Cash Flow (FCF) per share. 
- Ensure the value is a number. Do not include currency symbols or commas. 
- Note: The dividend discount model and the discounted cash flow model use the same formula. The only difference is that the DDM uses dividends, whereas the DCF uses free cash flow. 
 
- For Single Stage Model: - Enter the Terminal Growth Rate in its respective field. 
- This is the rate at which dividends are expected to grow indefinitely. 
 
- For Two Stage Model: - Enter the High Growth Rate for the initial high growth phase. 
- Enter the Terminal Growth Rate for the stable growth phase that follows. 
 
- Enter the Discount Rate: - Input your required rate of return as a percentage in the 'Discount Rate' field. 
- This rate is used to discount the future dividend payments to the present value. 
 
- Calculate: - Click the 'Calculate' button to compute the fair value of the stock. 
- The result will be displayed under the button as 'Fair Value: $X.XX per share', where X.XX is the calculated value. 
 
- To Recalculate: - Adjust any of the input values as needed. 
- Click 'Calculate' again to see the updated result. 
 
- Tips: 
- Ensure all percentage values are entered as numbers (e.g., for 5%, just enter 5). 
- Use realistic and research-based figures for more accurate valuation. 
- For the Two-stage model, remember the high growth period is set for 5 years. 
- Double-check your inputs for accuracy before calculating.