Musings on Markets

MAY 7, 2023

Consequently, you can only value the equity in a bank, and by extension, the only pricing multiples you can use to price banks are equity multiples (PE, Price to Book etc.). Note the differences between the bank FCFE and bank dividend discount models. Note the differences between the bank FCFE and bank dividend discount models.

Banking 82

Banking Price to Book Dividends Book Value 82

Musings on Markets

AUGUST 19, 2024

With declining businesses, facing shrinking revenues and margins, it is cash return or dividend policy that moves into the front seat. In decline, multiples of book value will become more common, with book value serving as a (poor) proxy for liquidation or break up value.

Corporate Finance 119

Corporate Finance Finance Start-ups Dividends 119

Equilest

MARCH 28, 2025

How does negative equity affect dividends? Is negative equity value common in startups? Introduction Brief Explanation of Equity Value Equity value, a cornerstone concept in finance, fundamentally represents the ownership interest in a company after all liabilities have been accounted for.

Equity 40

Equity Net Debt Enterprise Value Capital Structure 40

Valutico

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Example: Here’s an example of a particular metric you might use: In order to determine the Enterprise Value of the business, you find the EBITDA from the business you’re valuing, and then multiply this by the EBITDA multiple observed from the other comparable companies. SaaS start-ups are valued at 10x Sales”.

Precedent Transaction Analysis 52

Precedent Transaction Analysis EBITDA Comparable Company Analysis Enterprise Value 52

Valutico

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Example: Here’s an example of a particular metric you might use: In order to determine the Enterprise Value of the business, you find the EBITDA from the business you’re valuing, and then multiply this by the EBITDA multiple observed from the other comparable companies. SaaS start-ups are valued at 10x Sales”.

Precedent Transaction Analysis 52

Precedent Transaction Analysis EBITDA Comparable Company Analysis Enterprise Value 52

Valutico

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The income-based approach determines a company’s value by assessing its anticipated future income-generating potential, employing methodologies such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis, Capitalization of Earnings, the Income Multiplier Method, Dividend Discount Model (DDM), and Earnings-Based Valuation.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Intangible Assets Book Value Asset-based Approach 52

Equilest

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Uncover the intricacies of financial modeling, from understanding fundamental concepts like Free Cash Flow to Firm and Dividend Discount Model, to navigating advanced methodologies such as LBO and DCF. It provides a clearer picture of a company's ability to reward its shareholders with dividends or share buybacks.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Dividends Enterprise Value Terminal Value 52