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Fair Market Value and the Nonexistent Marketability Discount for Controlling Interests

Chris Mercer

This post provides a discussion of several implications of the definition of the standard of value known as fair market value. We focus first on the definition of fair market value. We then look at the implications for the so-called “marketability discount for controlling interests.”

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Mercer’s Musings #3: Marketability Discounts Re Two Hypothetical Minority Interests

Chris Mercer

In other words, value is a function of expected cash flow, growth, and risk. Every appraisal of every business entails an examination of expected cash flows (using income capitalization methods, discounted cash flow methods, guideline public company methods, or guideline transaction methods).

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How can I learn to valuate a company?

Equilest

Calculating Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow (FCF) is a crucial metric used in valuation, representing the cash generated by the business available for distribution to investors and debt repayment. EquiTest, for example, provides a user-friendly interface that simplifies the valuation process.