It’s an introduction to the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method as a tool for estimating the intrinsic value of stocks. Here is a free online DCF Calculator that can be used to estimate the intrinsic value of stocks. I feel DCF is a powerful technique that goes beyond stock price. It allows us to assess…
“Pricing power is the ultimate business superpower. It allows companies to dictate their own terms, maintain healthy profit margins, and withstand competitive storms. Companies with pricing power are basically businesses with a monopoly status. Such companies display great brand strength to market dominance.” Imagine having the ability to raise prices without losing customers. It means,…
The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio is a valuation metric that compares a company’s stock price to its free cash flow. By dividing the stock price by the free cash flow per share, the P/FCF ratio provides insight into how much investors are willing to pay for each unit of cash generated by…
This article provides real-world examples and applications of the WACC. It is a critical concept used by companies in investment decision-making. As an investor, you will gain valuable insights on how to use WACC to evaluate investment opportunities and make informed decisions. The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is a financial concept. It highlights…
While the discounted cash flow (DCF) model is a widely used method for valuing stocks. But it is not without limitations. Let’s examine the limitations of discounted cash flow (DCF) model. The limitations are with respect to present value calculation based on the future growth rate, cash flow estimation, and discount rate. The article will…
What is the present value concept? Suppose a person invested Rs.1.0 crore in a real estate property. It will be a good investment if he gets back his invested amount, with some surplus (see this example). A simple example. Suppose, the investment (Rs.1.0 Crore) was made today. If the person gets back Rs.1.2 Crore after…
[Updated] Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method is a better way of intrinsic value calculation. The DCF model is derived from a concept called Net Present Value (NPV). Why Intrinsic Value is required? Because based on it, one can judge if the stock is fairly priced or not. DCF method is not an easy way of doing price…
The discount rate is nothing but our minimum expected rate of return from an investment. The concept of discount rate is used to calculate the present value of future cash flows originating from an investment. Why do we need to calculate the present value? It is a method to check if an investment is worth…
Earning Power Value (EPV) method of stock valuation was developed by Bruce Greenwald. At the outset EPV may give an impression that it uses a too simplistic approach to value stocks. But when I went into its calculations, its phenomenally detailed and good. I was really impressed with the person who developed such a concept. Who is…
