MMHF Valuation Methods
Do MMHF analysts/PMs prefer multiples-based approach as I read that DCF is mainly used as an academic exercise.
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There is no universal answer to this, a multiple is a DCF. They’re not intrinsically different, they’re being driven by the same things, it’s just a shorthand. Many PMs will still want their analysts to run a DCF as a part of their process, and often a reverse DCF
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