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Data Update 6 for 2023: A Wake up call for the Indebted?

Musings on Markets

To fund the business, you can either use borrowed money (debt) or owner's funds (equity), and while both are sources of capital, they represent different claims on the business. Even government-owned businesses fall under its umbrella, with the key difference being that equity is provided by the taxpayers.

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Company Valuation Methods—Complete List and Guide

Valutico

iii) Market Capitalization Market capitalization is a simple market-based method that calculates a company’s value by multiplying its current stock price by the number of outstanding shares. It represents the total market value of the company’s equity. This approach allows for better investment decisions.