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The Dividend Discount Model (DDM): The Black Sheep of Valuation?

Brian DeChesare

When I started offering financial modeling training , I never expected to get questions about a methodology like the Dividend Discount Model (DDM). Otherwise, the written version follows: Why Use a Dividend Discount Model? The main argument in favor of the DDM is that it best represents what happens in real life when you buy a stock.

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Data Update 7 for 2023: Dividends, Buybacks and Cash Flows

Musings on Markets

This is the last of my data update posts for 2023, and in this one, I will focus on dividends and buybacks, perhaps the most most misunderstood and misplayed element of corporate finance. Viewed in that context, dividends as just as integral to a business, as the investing and financing decisions.

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Valuation Using Multiples—What Is It and How Does It Work? Core Ideas Explained

Valutico

The ratio used might be EV/EBITDA, EV/Sales, P/E or another, depending on the valuation performed and the type of business being valued. So another major assumption when adopting this method, is that the type of ratio chosen as the comparison point, such as P/E or EV/EBITDA should be similar across similar firms. .

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Your Guide to Valuing a Company Using the Multiples Approach

Valutico

The ratio used might be EV/EBITDA, EV/Sales, P/E or another, depending on the valuation performed and the type of business being valued. So another major assumption when adopting this method, is that the type of ratio chosen as the comparison point, such as P/E or EV/EBITDA should be similar across similar firms. .

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First Advantage Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2023 Results

Benzinga

million Adjusted EBITDA of $237.6 million one-time special dividend payment, $59.0 million Adjusted EBITDA of $68.2 million Adjusted EBITDA of $237.6 million one-time special dividend payment, $59.0 million Adjusted EBITDA of $68.2 Full Year 2023 Highlights 1 Revenues of $763.8 million Net Income of $37.3

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Company Valuation Methods—Complete List and Guide

Valutico

The income-based approach determines a company’s value by assessing its anticipated future income-generating potential, employing methodologies such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis, Capitalization of Earnings, the Income Multiplier Method, Dividend Discount Model (DDM), and Earnings-Based Valuation. Calculating EV/EBITDA: $2.5

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Bullish Q4 Earnings, Modest Guidance: Can Building Materials Supplier Owens Corning Find the Right Roof?

Benzinga

Adjusted EBITDA rose by. Adjusted EPS was $3.21, up from $2.49 a year ago, above the consensus of $2.86. Adjusted EBIT increased 18% Y/Y to $392 million, with margin expanding to 17% from 15% prior year quarter. Full story available on Benzinga.com

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