Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 6, 2023

While I have seen claims that intangibles now account for sixty, seventy or even ninety percent of value, I take these contentions with a grain of salt, since the definition of "intangible" is elastic, and some stretch it to breaking point, and the measures of value used are questionable.

Intangible Assets 126

Intangible Assets Book Value Equity Start-ups 126

Valutico

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This is accomplished through methods like Comparable Company Analysis, Precedent Transaction Analysis, and Market Capitalization, which collectively offer insights into the company’s value within the context of the broader market landscape. It represents the total market value of the company’s equity.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

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

Equilest

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Market-Based Business Valuation Formula For a market-based calculation, use: CV = (EBITDA x 1.5) – (Current Liabilities x 0.5) Or V = (EBITDA * 1.3) / (Revenue – COGS) As an example, if a business's EBITDA is $300,000 and current liabilities are $50,000, the calculation would be: ($300,000 x 1.5) - ($50,000 x 0.5) = $425,000.

Business Valuation 40

Business Valuation Discounted Cash Flow Book Value Liquidation Value 40

Valutico

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the DCF method, the value of the business is calculated by estimating the future cash flows of the business, with a discount rate applied. In the CCA method, valuation multiples such as P/E ratio, EV/Revenue ratio, and EV/EBITDA ratio, provide benchmarks for estimating value by comparing financial metrics to publicly traded companies.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Comparable Company Analysis EBITDA Enterprise Value 52

Valutico

AUGUST 10, 2023

In the DCF method, the value of the business is calculated by estimating the future cash flows of the business, with a discount rate applied. In the CCA method, valuation multiples such as P/E ratio, EV/Revenue ratio, and EV/EBITDA ratio, provide benchmarks for estimating value by comparing financial metrics to publicly traded companies.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Comparable Company Analysis EBITDA Enterprise Value 52

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

To make comparisons, profits are scaled to common metrics, with revenues and book value of investment being the most common scalar. The largest sector, in the US, in terms of market capitalization, is information technology and I have argued that tech companies age in "dog years" , with compressed life cycles.

Start-ups 99

Start-ups Equity Book Value Marketability 99

Benzinga

JULY 10, 2023

("SMGI" or the "Company") (OTCQB: SMGI ), a growth-oriented transportation services company focused on the domestic infrastructure logistics market, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition and merger of the Barnhart Transportation group of companies ("Barnhart"), a 20 year-old established logistics service provider based in Pennsylvania.

EBITDA 40

EBITDA Book Value Capital Structure Marketability 40