In the thesis we focused on value-based management. We wanted to show, how managers can manage companies relying on value and how the approach helps in terms of designing and implementing the company strategy. Using a modern valuation model, we analysed and estimated the value of Petrol and formulated an alternative strategy, where we were interested in how the changes affected the value of the company.
The thesis first presents valuation, value and how it is created. Using the discounted cash flow model, the value of assets is estimated as the present value of future cash flows, which are discounted by a discount rate, for which a weighted average cost of capital is used. To estimate the cost of equity, we use the CAPM model, where we use, among other things, the beta factor, the market risk premium and the risk-free rate of return. The cost of debt is estimated by the estimated cost of debt for industry. Based on the discounted cash flow model, we calculated the value of the Petrol Group and the value of its share. We designed an alternative strategy of the group for the period 2018-2022 and then compared the value of the company in relation to the current and alternative strategy and analysed which factors mainly change the value of the company.
Opinions and findings on the evaluation and possible further research paths are given in conclusion. We found that the developed alternative strategy carries a higher return, but poses a higher risk for the Petrol Group, as the company is focused on riskier activities.
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