Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The Value of Intangible Assets Accounting has historically done a poor job dealing with intangible assets, and as the economy has transitioned away from a manufacturing-dominated twentieth century to the technology and services focused economy of the twenty first century, that failure has become more apparent.

Intangible Assets 129

Intangible Assets Book Value Equity Start-ups 129

Valutico

MAY 19, 2025

EV typically includes Market Capitalization, Debt, Minority Interest, and Preferred Equity, minus Cash & Cash Equivalents. A primary advantage is providing a “debt-neutral” valuation, making comparisons easier between companies with different capital structures.

EBITDA 52

EBITDA Enterprise Value Capital Structure EBIT 52

Valutico

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This is accomplished through methods like Comparable Company Analysis, Precedent Transaction Analysis, and Market Capitalization, which collectively offer insights into the company’s value within the context of the broader market landscape. It represents the total market value of the company’s equity.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Intangible Assets Book Value Asset-based Approach 52

Equilest

AUGUST 9, 2023

Assessing Assets and Liabilities 3.3 Market Trends and Industry Comparisons 3.4 Asset-Based Valuation 4.2 Market Capitalization 4.4 Disregarding Intangible Assets 6.4 Ignoring Market Trends Steps to Verify Fairness 7.1 Understanding Earnings and Cash Flow 3.2 Earnings Multiplier Approach 4.3

Business Valuation 40

Business Valuation Intangible Assets Discounted Cash Flow Earnings Multiplier 40

Equilest

AUGUST 28, 2023

Asset Composition : The nature of assets held by the company, including both tangible and intangible assets, affects valuation. Intellectual property, real estate, and equipment are examples of tangible assets, while patents and trademarks represent intangible assets.

Discounted Cash Flow 40

Discounted Cash Flow Comparable Company Analysis Intangible Assets Business Valuation 40

Equilest

MARCH 28, 2025

This pivotal metric is typically calculated by summing the market capitalization and net debt of the organization. Understanding equity value is essential as it provides a clear indication of what shareholders truly own in the business, reflecting the residual claim on assets once all debts and obligations are settled.

Equity 40

Equity Net Debt Enterprise Value Capital Structure 40

Valutico

AUGUST 23, 2023

Two commonly used asset-based approaches are: a) Book Value Method: The book value method calculates a company’s net asset value by subtracting total liabilities from the fair market value of total assets. It indicates how much value the market assigns to each dollar of the company’s revenue.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Comparable Company Analysis EBITDA Enterprise Value 52