I was wondering what types of valuation techniques do you guys use when valuing a company? I know the strategies will vary based on industry and firm, so I just wanted to see what everyone has to say.
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Comps and DCF, this was for MM Healthcare. Didn't notice this was for PE, my experience was in IB.
Increasingly comps
What type of valuation? for Private Companies (i.e. non-public) For going into a transaction its based on IRR, the base price is derived though a comps valuation with some discounts, then we adjust price, working capital, and other terms to get the valuation to a level where we feel comfortable going in given the firms risk. Always incorporate margin of safety!
For year end valuation with the auditors, its a simple (not driver based) financial model with DCF, comps, and transactions
Goal seek.
NAV, discount to NAV, yield (all for Real Estate)
hmmm good question, let me get back to you on this one.
LBO and comps, very little DCF
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Mid market PE focused on operational improvement: LBO, DCF, in-house FCF analysis, comps.
DCF, FCF, comps
LBO....
Valuation outputs for PE? (Originally Posted: 10/27/2015)
Just wondering are there any key valuation outputs other than IRR, money multiple and dividend yield that are commonly used for PE?
no one knows any metrics to compare investments other than IRR and MoM?
Literally no one?
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