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Is the DCF Model Flawless? The Limitations of Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Model

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…

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Present Value Concept: How To Use It In Evaluating Investments?

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…

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Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): How to use it for Stock Valuation?

[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…

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Discount Rate: What is it? How to estimate the right value for it?

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…

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Earning Power Value (EPV) Method of Stock Valuation

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…