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…
[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 cost of capital is the cost that a company must bear for the funds it has raised to do the business. Doing business calls for arranging cashflows both for short and long terms. There are two ways companies can raise money. The first is through equity. This is done by the distribution of ownership among…
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…
