Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Using this distinction, all interest-bearing debt, short term and long term, clears meets the criteria for debt, but for almost a century, leases, which also clearly meet the criteria (contractually set, limited role in management) of debt, were left off the books by accountants.

Equity

Musings on Markets

JULY 18, 2025

Net Debt to Equity = (Debt-Cash)/ Equity Debt to Capital = (Debt-Cash)/ (Debt + Equity) All of these ratios can be computed using accounting book value numbers for debt and equity or with market value numbers for both.

Start-ups

Equilest

MARCH 28, 2025

Introduction Brief Explanation of Equity Value Equity value, a cornerstone concept in finance, fundamentally represents the ownership interest in a company after all liabilities have been accounted for. This pivotal metric is typically calculated by summing the market capitalization and net debt of the organization.

Equity

Valutico

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This is accomplished through methods like Comparable Company Analysis, Precedent Transaction Analysis, and Market Capitalization, which collectively offer insights into the company’s value within the context of the broader market landscape. A lower EV/EBIT ratio indicates a potentially better value for investors.

Discounted Cash Flow

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While there is nothing inherently that makes one measure superior to the other, it is important to remember that gross debt can never be less than zero, but net debt can, for firms that have cash balances that exceed their debt.

Equity