Introduction To Business Valuation
Introduction To Business Valuation
Introduction To Business Valuation
Business Valuation
Introduction to Business Valuation
Added Value
Approaches to Valuation
Cash = 200
LT Liability = 350
LT Assets = 400
Current Liability = 150
Other Current Assets = 250
Book Value = ?
Drawbacks
Built on the assumption that market corrects any imperfections in
individual securities
Approach is based on implicit assumptions that may be wrong
Cashflow Approach
Cash flow is normally defined as earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization (EBITDA).
Focuses on the operating Business
In the cashflow approach, the value is derived as the present value of the
expected cash flows.
To use discounted cash flow valuation, We need to estimate
•life of the asset
•cash flows during the life of the asset
•discount rate to apply to these cash flows to get present value
Liquidation Valuation
Growth Assets Equity
Equity Valuation
Value Equity claim in
the business
Cashflow Approach
Advantages
Based on asset’s fundamentals, not affected by market movements
Needs better understanding of the underlying business
Drawbacks
Requires more information and inputs compared to other methods
Final valuation subject to manipulation as it is sensitive to the inputs.
Valuation is unsatisfactory if the cashflows are negative or if firm has
large number of unutilized assets
Option Pricing Approach
Any security that exhibit characteristics of an option can be valued
using the option pricing approach
Value is derived from an underlying asset
Option has a fixed life
Payoff occurs when the value derived from the underlying is greater
than the price of the option paid. Otherwise the options is worthless
Drawbacks
Inputs required for valuation are difficult to obtain
Valuation is based on an underlying asset. So there is an additional
valuation step
Danger of double counting e.g DCF valuation may assume higher
growth rate accounting for Patents. Again the patents may be valued
using option pricing, thereby causing double counting.
Competitive advantage period
Assets in Place
Profit Margin
Regulatory environment
Taxes
firm’s Investment
Expected Return on
Managers, people
and corporate culture
Value Drivers
Acquisition / Disposal
Real options
Risk-free
VALUE OF FIRM
Buyer / Target
Operating
Required return
Size
Financial
Risk Management
Market Communication