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This chapter introduces key valuation techniques and the principles behind them. It also introduces football field charts, used extensively to visualize the results of a business valuation
This chapter explores the differences between enterprise value and equity value, including their calculations, advantages, and key valuation multiple. It also emphasizes the importance of numerator/denominator consistency in financial analysis.
This chapter provides a comprehensive guide to discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation, covering free cash flow types, key assumptions, forecasting, and UFCF calculation. It covers the cost of capital, including the weighted average cost of capital (WACC), the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), equity risk factors, and industry beta.
Firstly, This chapter explores terminal value in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, covering different calculation methods, value per share estimation, and the advantages and disadvantages of DCF valuation. Secondly, it focuses on calculating net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) using Excel functions, covering standard and extended formulas and practical modeling applications. Lastly, it covers the principles of relative valuation, including the selection of appropriate valuation multiples, firm life cycle considerations, and the advantages and disadvantages of this approach.
This chapter covers comparable company valuation, including selecting appropriate comps, distinguishing between good and bad comps, using Capital IQ, and building a valuation model through a step-by-step walkthrough. It also explores precedent transaction analysis, covering the transaction selection process, valuation techniques, and the use of a football field chart to compare valuation ranges effectively.