Interview Question - Levered DCF to value bank??

Hey guys,

Ok so i know the best way to value a bank is to use the multiples P/E and P/BV as they are capital structure specific and include interest. As interest is main revenue generator for a bank this needs to be included.

Now I know you are not supposed to use an unlevered DCF as unlevered free cash flows are calculated pre-interest and are capital structure neutral.

How about a levered DCF though? Are you able to value a bank this way? A levered DCF would mean that interest has been taken into account and it is capital structure specific.

Why would you not use a levered DCF then to value a bank? Could someone please let me know.. thanks guys

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