Which valuation method will always generate the highest valuation no matter what (trade comps, transaction comps, DCF)? (Received this question in an IB interview)

Which valuation method will always generate the highest valuation no matter what (trade comps, transaction comps, DCF)? (Received this question in an IB interview)

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