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The Price of Risk: With Equity Risk Premiums, Caveat Emptor!

Musings on Markets

If you have been reading my posts, you know that I have an obsession with equity risk premiums, which I believe lie at the center of almost every substantive debate in markets and investing. That said, I don't blame you, if are confused not only about how I estimate this premium, but what it measures.

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Discount Rate—Explanation, Definition and Examples

Valutico

In this article, we’ll cover the basics of what a discount rate is and where it’s used. In this article, we cover the latter. Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM): According to CAPM, the expected return on a stock has two main components: the risk-free rate and a risk premium. What is a discount rate?

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What is Beta in Finance, and why is it Essential for a Business Valuation?

Equilest

According to the CAPM model - the return required by the shareholders can be described using the following equation: Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate + Beta x Risk Premium. The explanation we gave at the top of the article seems complex, and for a good reason. Last but not least, this article explained the issue of Beta.

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Why Excel is not an Effective Business Valuation Tool?

Equilest

With limited features and formulas, it can be difficult to account for all the necessary parameters in a valuation, such as interest rates, equity risk premiums, and beta. In this article, we will discuss why Excel is not the right tool for valuing businesses and why you should use Equitest instead.

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DEBRA, next big tax reform in Europe?

Simply Treasury

The definition of "net equity" is as follows: equity of the company = sum of subscribed capital, share premiums, revaluation reserves, reserves and retained earnings, minus the tax value of the company's holdings in associated companies and the tax value of its own shares. risk premium if the company is an SME as defined by European law).

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How to Use Equitest Business Valuation Software to Value a Service-Based Business

Equilest

This will enable you to get an economic analysis of your industry, as well as the earning multiple, sales multiple, beta, and risk premium, all automatically from the Equitest database. Tip 4: Update Your Data Regularly The value of a service-based business can change quickly, especially if the business is growing rapidly.

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How to Value a Business in the Diversified Real Estate Activities Industry

Equilest

In this article, we will outline the key steps involved in valuing a business in the diversified real estate activities industry. Market volatility, regulatory changes, interest rate fluctuations, tenant turnover, and project-specific risks are examples of factors that can impact a company's value.