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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? If you sum up these numbers, you can see whether the company is valued appropriately.

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Deja Vu #11: Can Restricted Stock Studies Be Used to Estimate DLOMs for Dividend-Paying Companies?

Chris Mercer

This eleventh post in the Deja Vu series involving restricted stock studies addresses an issue that is rarely mentioned in the context of the studies – of the impact of dividends on restricted stock discounts (RSDs). Of these 244 transactions, only 24 involved companies that paid dividends, or less than 10% of the transactions.

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Terminal Growth Rate – A Simple Explanation with Formula

Valutico

It’s used in financial modeling and valuation to estimate the company’s long-term value. In particular, the Terminal Growth Rate is used in a DCF analysis to help calculate the Terminal Value. Different industries have varying Terminal Growth Rates based on growth potential and market maturity.

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Mercer’s Musings #4: Factors to Consider in Valuing Partial Ownership Interests

Chris Mercer

The emerging attractiveness of the entity for equity offering, sale, merger or acquisition. Expected economic benefits associated with the subject interest, which come from interim benefits (dividends or distributions) and a terminal cash flow when the investment is sold or liquidated. 3) Preferential dividend claims. (4)

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Deja Vu #10: Valuation Theory is the Same for Businesses and Business Interests: V =f(CF, G, and R)

Chris Mercer

The value of all remaining cash flows after the finite forecast period is captured in the terminal value, which is, effectively, a capitalization of earnings or cash flows at the end of the forecast period. These cash flows are discounted to the present at an appropriate discount rate and equity value is determined.

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29 Valuation Interview Questions and Answers: Mastering the Art of Crackling Interviews

Equilest

Uncover the intricacies of financial modeling, from understanding fundamental concepts like Free Cash Flow to Firm and Dividend Discount Model, to navigating advanced methodologies such as LBO and DCF. The resulting value represents the cash available to all contributors of capital—both debt and equity.

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Issues faced when valuing a declining company

Andrew Stolz

In reference to Aswath Damodaran’s book “The Dark Side of Valuation Valuing Young Distressed and Complex Businesses,” it mentions that a declining company usually possesses the following five characteristics: (1) Stagnant or declining revenue. (2) 4) Big payouts – dividends and stock buyback. (5) 3) Asset divestitures. (4)