Several factors, both internal and external, impact a company's stock price and the subsequent perceived valuation of a company.

Several factors, both internal and external, impact a company's stock price and the subsequent perceived valuation of a company. Sometimes that perceived value matches that of the financial statements, and other times it is vastly different. Therefore, discuss the factors that lead to a valuation of a company's worth compared to that of the financial statements and how company executives create the most value for all stakeholders.