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Revenue and EBITDA Multiples: The role of comparison in startup valuation

Equidam

Imagine comparing products in the supermarket, where different box sizes and a range of pricing may make it hard to determine the value; labels that give you the price per kg of product can greatly simplify that process. In other words, the ends (like the possible exit values) can justify the means (a seemingly higher present-day valuation).”

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Project Finance vs. Corporate Finance: Careers, Recruiting, Financial Modeling, and More

Brian DeChesare

Project Finance Definition: “Project Finance” refers to acquisitions, debt/equity financings, and new developments of capital-intensive infrastructure assets that provide essential utilities and services. However, many people also use the term more broadly to refer to equity, debt, and advisory for infrastructure assets.

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The Dividend Discount Model (DDM): The Black Sheep of Valuation?

Brian DeChesare

The DDM is more grounded because it’s based on the company’s actual distributions and potential future value. And it values the company today based on the present value of its dividends and that potential future value (either the stock price or the Equity Value via the Terminal Value calculation).

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Discounted-Cash-Flow-Analysis: Your Complete Guide with Examples

Valutico

Well, the short answer is after that forecast period where we estimate each year’s cash flows then discount them, we add a single number at the end to account for all the theoretical years in the future, called the Terminal Value (TV). Explaining The Terminal Value. How do I calculate the Terminal Value?”

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The 2023 AICPA Business Valuation Conference and One Thought on Valuation Adjustments

Chris Mercer

Assume a company has reported an EBITDA of $2.0 Assume further that the appropriate EBITDA multiple is 6x and that the underlying equity discount rate is 14%. Then, based on reported EBITDA, the company is worth $12.0 Normalized EBITDA is, therefore, $3.0 million based on normalized EBITDA. million (6 x $2.0

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Issues faced when valuing a declining company

Andrew Stolz

Discount Future Cash Flows – either by using the Mid-Year discount or a simple discount period, it is fairly simple to calculate the present value of future cash flows. This action will cause fluctuations in the overall value of equity and debt ratio. These concerns add intricacies to the terminal value computation.

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29 Valuation Interview Questions and Answers: Mastering the Art of Crackling Interviews

Equilest

Understanding the Concept: In essence, FCFF encapsulates the cash that can be distributed to both debt and equity holders after meeting operational needs and capital expenditures. The resulting value represents the cash available to all contributors of capital—both debt and equity. What is Free Cash Flow to Equity?