Category: DCF

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The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation Method: A Comprehensive Guide

The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method is one of the most widely used valuation techniques in corporate finance and investment banking. It helps investors determine the intrinsic value of a company by estimating its future cash flows and discounting them to present value using a discount rate.

Cases

Advanced Case Study: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation

Valuing a company using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis is one of the most fundamental yet complex methods in corporate finance. This case study will take you through a full DCF valuation process.

Calculating Unlevered Beta and Adjusting for a Private Company

As a financial analyst, you are tasked with estimating the <strong>appropriate beta</strong> for a private company that is being valued for an acquisition. Since the company is not publicly traded, you will derive its <strong>Levered Beta</strong> by first calculating the <strong>Unlevered Beta</strong> from a set of comparable public companies (peers) and then adjusting it to the private firm's target capital structure.