This paper provides theory and evidence showing how accounting variables explain cross-sectional stock returns. Based on Zhang (2000), who relates equity value to accounting measures of underlying operations, we derive returns as a function of earnings yield, equity capital investment, and...

This paper provides theory and evidence showing how accounting variables explain cross-sectional stock returns. Based on Zhang (2000), who relates equity value to accounting measures of underlying operations, we derive returns as a function of earnings yield, equity capital investment, and...

Employing a real options based valuation model, this paper examines the valuation roles of earnings and book value and cross-sectional differences in valuation properties. Consistent with theoretical predictions, we find that (i) as profitability increases, the value impact of earnings increases...

Applying an option-based valuation approach, we develop and test a model that addresses the incremental value relevance of segment data beyond firm-level accounting data. Prior studies (e.g., Zhang 2000; Biddle et al. 2001) show that firm value relates to accounting data (in part) because accounting...

Economic reasoning suggests that capital follows profitability. This study introduces into residual income valuation quot;capital follows profitabilityquot; investment dynamics whereby capital investments are guided by the profitability of underlying investment opportunities. These investment...

This paper develops a theoretical model to explain corporate divestment in the context of accounting-based valuation and provides empirical evidence to support the model's predictions. Building on Zhang's (2000) real-options-based equity value model, we develop a model to explain why firms with...

Applying a real-options based valuation approach, we develop and test a model that addresses the incremental value relevance of segment data beyond firm-level accounting data. Prior studies (e.g., Zhang 2000; Biddle, Chen and Zhang 2001) show that equity valuation requires accounting data (in part)...

This paper develops a theoretical model to explain corporate divestment in the context of accounting-based valuation and provides empirical evidence to support the model's predictions. Building on Zhang's (2000) real-options-based equity value model, we develop a model to explain why firms with...

The purpose of this book is to offer a more systematic and structured treatment of the research on accounting based valuation, with a primary focus on recent theoretical developments and the resulting empirical analyses that recognize the role of accounting information in making managerial...

Using Zhang (2000) as the theoretical basis, we predict and empirically test the effect of investment growth on the relation between equity value and accounting variables. We find that (i) growth increases the slope in the value-earnings relation for high-profitability firms (consistent with...