Musings on Markets

JANUARY 6, 2023

To obtain company-level information, you needed to find its annual reports in physical form and for industry-level data, you were dependent on services that computed and reported industry averages, such as Value Line and S&P. I do report on a few market-wide data items especially on risk premiums for both equity and debt.

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Valutico

AUGUST 10, 2023

Ultimately, valuing an SME demands a comprehensive approach that balances quantitative data with qualitative insights to arrive at an informed and defensible estimation of its worth. These challenges primarily lie in the following areas: Information availability: SMEs often lack historical financial information.

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Equilest

APRIL 12, 2023

This includes your financial statements, tax returns, and any other relevant financial data, as well as information about your business operations, such as the number of employees and the types of services you offer. With this information, you can make informed decisions about the future of your business.

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Brian DeChesare

MAY 3, 2023

Dividend Discount Model, Part 4: Present Value of Terminal Value and Dividends Since the Dividend Discount Model is based on Equity Value, not Enterprise Value, the Discount Rate is the Cost of Equity: Risk-Free Rate + Equity Risk Premium * Levered Beta.

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Valutico

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It determines the economic worth of a company and is essential for informed decision-making. SMEs can present challenges with DCF due to limited historical financial data, unreliable information, inadequate financial forecasts, and difficulty in determining terminal value. The discount rate is another contentious area.

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Musings on Markets

JULY 22, 2021

Since Zomato owns 100% of most of these subsidiaries, there may be legal or tax reasons for this structure, but there is no denying that it adds complexity (and pages) to the prospectus, with no real information benefits. The reason that they are wrong is simple.

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Equilest

JUNE 10, 2023

Data entry tasks, especially when dealing with large volumes of information, can be time-consuming and prone to errors. Factors such as multiples, beta, and equity risk premium are required for accurate calculations. Reassessing the value helps you stay informed about the worth of your business in the current market.

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Equilest

JUNE 13, 2023

Make informed decisions and maximize your investment returns In the aftermath of a disaster, restoration businesses play a vital role in helping affected individuals and communities recover. For potential buyers, understanding the true value of the business ensures they make informed investment decisions and avoid overpaying.

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Valutico

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Rf = Risk-free Rate. B = Beta. (Rm Rm – Rf) = Equity Market Risk Premium. Cp = Cost of Equity Premium. Value a company’s stock price to compare it to the actual stock price, as one piece of information to help you decide whether to invest. Risk free rate (can use 10y Treasury). Value a project.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 12, 2021

Thus, you and I can disagree about whether beta is a good measure of risk, but not on the principle that no matter what definition of risk you ultimately choose, riskier investments need higher hurdles than safer investments.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 28, 2024

That is understandable, but digger deeper into the data and doing more analysis will lead to better estimates, only if the risk that you are looking at is estimation risk. Technology companies have the highest betas, but health care has the riskiest companies, on standard deviation and the price range measure.

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Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In another story that made the rounds in recent weeks, 23andMe, a genetics testing company that offers its customers genetic and health information, based upon saliva sample, found itself facing the brink, after a hacker claimed to have hacked the site and accessed the genetic information of millions of its customers.

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Equidam

MAY 14, 2025

This calibration directly impacts expected returns, required ROI, survival rates, and appropriate liquidity discounts, significantly refining risk assessment. Country: Argentina Operating from Argentina influences extrinsic risk factors due to regional economic conditions, market size, regulatory environment, and currency stability.

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Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

3] , [6] For the startup itself, valuation informs strategic planning, facilitates goal-setting, aids in resource allocation, and provides a benchmark for measuring progress. [3] 11] , [1] , [2] They provide a structured, reasoned opinion on value to inform the negotiation that ultimately determines the price. [18]

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