Simple Companies to Run a DCF on
Hi guys,
First of all, I apologize if this has already been discussed at length (I tried a search, honest, but didn't find anything really) before, but basically, I have an assignment from a mentor to run some projections on a company of my choice, but am having a lot of issues finding a business that's (relatively) easy to model. This is my first time modeling, so I was ideally looking to go for a somewhat smaller company (he suggested I look for companies with no more than $500 million rev), but the issue I had is when I picked one of those, it was very hard to find adequate reports on those firms to make half-decent projections.
So if anyone has recommendations, I'd gladly take them. I'm particularly interested in retail, luxury goods, and infrastructure if it matters.
Thanks!
Basic US retailers would be best. Think staples or office max. Then scour most recent 10k and 10q. Read last earnings release. Look for mgmt guidance. Forecast accordingly. Or if you have access to sell side reports via school look those over too.
Borders.
It should be easy to discount a sequence of zeros.
Off the top of my head...try looking at Sketcher's (the show company) 10K. Small cap public firm that has been growing of late due to the proliferation of their "step-ups" line. So you should have some positive top line to work with, which makes it easier for projections. I know they have run into a little trouble of late, but off the top of my head I'm not sure to what extent.
Also, try doing some screens in google finance for small and micro cap retailer that have growing stock prices over the past 3 years.
Off the top of my head...try looking at Sketcher's (the show company) 10K. Small cap public firm that has been growing of late due to the proliferation of their "step-ups" line. So you should have some positive top line to work with, which makes it easier for projections. I know they have run into a little trouble of late, but off the top of my head I'm not sure to what extent.
Also, try doing some screens in google finance for small and micro cap retailer that have growing stock prices over the past 3 years.
Off the top of my head...try looking at Sketcher's (the shoe company) 10K. Small cap public firm that has been growing of late due to the proliferation of their "step-ups" line. So you should have some positive top line to work with, which makes it easier for projections. I know they have run into a little trouble of late, but off the top of my head I'm not sure to what extent.
Also, try doing some screens in google finance for small and micro cap retailer that have growing stock prices over the past 3 years.
I think you should just pick any company that fits your profile and post specific questions you may have on the model. That way you're not wasting time sifting through a bunch of financials looking for an "easy" company. There are more than enough people here willing to give you tips/suggestions for assumptions.
Apple. Look at the 10k
Pro tip: Do McCormick because you'll be doing it for TTS.
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