Expected Stock Returns Worldwide: A Log-Linear Present-Value Approach

Akash Chattopadhyay, Matthew R. Lyle, Charles C.Y. Wang

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Abstract

This study provides the first large-scale study of the performance of expected-return proxies (ERPs) internationally. Analyst-forecast-based ICCs are sparsely populated and not robustly associated with future returns. Earnings-model-forecast-based ICCs are well-populated, but are unreliable outside the U.S. We adapt and extend the log-linear and present-value (LPV) framework-combining an accounting valuation anchor, its expected growth, and market prices-for estimating ERPs internationally, and implement a correction for the use of stale accounting data. An LPV ERP anchored on the book value of equity is positively associated with future returns in 26 of 29 equity markets, and largely subsumes the predictive ability of a broad set of firm characteristics previously shown to be associated with expected returns.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)107-133
Number of pages27
JournalAccounting Review
Volume97
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022

Keywords

  • discount rates
  • expected returns
  • fundamental valuation
  • implied cost of capital
  • international equity markets
  • present value

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Economics and Econometrics

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