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EBIT vs. EBITDA - which is More Common for the DCF Model?

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EBIT and EBITDA are two measurements of business profitability. This article will discuss two accounting terms used to build the FCFF - EBIT and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization). We will deal with the definitions of the two - and see which is more beneficial for calculating the FCF. .

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9 Startup Valuation Methods: 5 to Use, 4 to Avoid

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Valuation as a Process, Not Just a Number A common misconception is that startup valuation aims to pinpoint a single, definitive “right” number representing the company’s price. Book Value : This method calculates value based on tangible assets minus liabilities as recorded on the balance sheet (Assets – Liabilities).

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Data Update 1 for 2025: The Draw (and Danger) of Data

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Standard Deviation in Equity/Firm Value 2. Book Value Multiples 3. EBIT & EBITDA multiple s 5. While some of the variables are obvious, others are subject to interpretation, and I have a glossary , where you can see the definitions that I use for the accounting variables. Return on Equity 2. I am sorry!

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Invisible, yet Invaluable: Valuing Intangibles in the Birkenstock IPO!

Musings on Markets

One reason is the perception that intangibles now represent a greater percent of value at companies and are a significant factor in more of the companies that we invest in, than in the past. That would suggest that intangible assets are being valued and incorporated into balance sheets much more now than in the past.

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Distressed Debt Hedge Funds: How to Become a Vulture Capitalist

Brian DeChesare

Distressed Debt Hedge Funds Definition: Distressed debt hedge funds buy and sell debt that is trading at a steep discount to face value, such as 40%+, and make money by betting on changes in the price of this debt or using it to gain influence in a restructuring or bankruptcy process.

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

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Definition: Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF) represents the surplus cash generated by a company's operations, available after covering expenses and necessary investments. The resulting value represents the cash available to all contributors of capital—both debt and equity. Difference between Enterprise Value and Equity Value?

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Power & Utilities Investment Banking: How to Turn Yourself into an Electrified ESG Warrior

Brian DeChesare

We’ll get into these fun developments, but I want to start with the basic definitions: Power & Utilities Investment Banking Defined. It is 100% possible to use standard valuation multiples, such as P / E and TEV / EBITDA , to value power/utility companies, and you’ll see many examples in the Fairness Opinions below.

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