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Valuation Methods
Analysis and Valuation
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Valuation Methods
Valuation methods
- DCF (Discounted Cash Flow): the sum of future cash flows discounted to today (how much the business is worth today)
- Comparable company analysis (Comps): valuation based on multiples of similar companies (P/E of a similar company × earnings)
- Precedent transaction analysis: valuation by the prices at which similar companies were sold
- LBO analysis (Leveraged Buyout): valuation of how much money can be borrowed and repaid from cash flow
- Sum-of-the-parts valuation: valuation of each division separately, sum = company value
- Dividend discount model (DDM): value = sum of future dividends, discounted
- Gordon Growth Model: simplified formula: dividend / (required return - growth)
- Multiples valuation: value = earnings × P/E ratio
- NAV (Net Asset Value): value of assets minus liabilities (per share/unit)
- Replacement cost method: how much it would cost to build/create an equivalent (for property)
- Liquidation value: value of assets in a forced sale (usually below fair value)
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