Which of the three valuation techniques will return the highest value?

Hey guys, this isn't on my breaking into wall street guides. I'm not sure which of the three methods will naturally return the highest value. Second, Third and why?

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6y

Lol how's it not on your guides?

Highest to lowest: 1) Precedents - factors in idiosyncratic control premiums 2) DCF - typically aggressive, optimistic growth assumptions 3) Comps - pretty much around the range, affected by market demand

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Yeah I know. I just got chewed the f*uck out over the phone by an associate, and rightfully so. It was a blood bath.

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