Equidam

APRIL 26, 2025

Furthermore, any quantitative valuation method, particularly the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach, is highly sensitive to the underlying assumptions about growth rates, discount rates, and terminal values. This bridges the gap between theoretical valuation principles and the specific risk profile of startups.

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Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

EBITDA Multiple: This ratio measures a business’s EBITDA. For HVAC businesses, EBITDA multiples are usually 2x to 5x. This can depend on the size, profitability, company risks, and market conditions. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Method The DCF method predicts a business’s future cash flows.

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RNC

MAY 18, 2025

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Method Forecasts upcoming cash inflows and adjusts them to their current value using a discounting method. Sensitive to assumptions about growth and risk. Uses multiples like revenue, EBITDA, or users. Commonly used by angel investors. Are startup valuation tools accurate?

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GCF Value

JANUARY 20, 2025

For valuation purposes, private company transactions typically use two cash flow streams: Sellers Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). A good rule of thumb is to use SDE for earnings up to $500,000 and EBITDA for everything at $500,000 and above.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

CTA provides a more industry-specific perspective and is useful when there are limited public comparables. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): DCF is a fundamental valuation method that estimates the present value of a company’s future cash flows.

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Class VI Partner

JULY 28, 2021

The higher the degree of risk or unpredictability of a set of future cash flows, the higher the discount rate. Discounted Cash Flow Value Discounted Cash Flow Value refers to the calculation of a company’s Enterprise Value on the basis of its ability to generate free cash flow over time.

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Equidam

MAY 14, 2025

By clearly defining whether a startup is at the Idea, Development, Startup, Expansion, Growth, or Maturity stage, Equidam calibrates valuation methods (including qualitative methods like Scorecard and Checklist, and quantitative methods such as Venture Capital (VC) and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models) accordingly.

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