Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A few days ago, I valued Instacart ahead of its initial public offering , and noted that the reception that the stock gets will be a good barometer of where risk capital stands in the market, right now.

Intangible Assets 128

Intangible Assets Book Value Equity Start-ups 128

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Note that we start with net income , earnings that is already after interest expenses and taxes, and that we consider reinvestment in both short term assets (change in non-cash working capital) as well in long term assets (as the difference between capital expenditures and depreciation).

Dividends 108

Dividends EBITDA Equity Start-ups 108

Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

10] Initial Public Offerings (IPOs): While the ultimate pricing of an IPO is determined by public market demand and conditions, pre-IPO valuations set by late-stage private rounds guide expectations and internal planning. [11] 32] , [33] Abundant Capital: Massive amounts of capital flowed into VC funds, reaching record levels. [35]

Discounted Cash Flow 64

Discounted Cash Flow Terminal Value Marketability EBITDA 64

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 26, 2025

I follow up by looking at companies broken down by market capitalization, with an eye on whether the much-vaunted small cap premium has made a comeback. In the process, I also look how much the market owes its winnings to its biggest companies, with the Mag Seven coming under the microscope. in the last 20 years.

Price to Book 78

Price to Book Start-ups Book Value Marketability 78