DCF

For all companies, there are two simple methods to increase their value, Revenue up and Cost down. While growth companies typically focus on revenue expansion, value companies often shift their focus to cost reduction, especially through optimizing their capital structure. By finding the optimal capital structure, companies can reduce their cost of capital, thus improving profitability.

In business, managers need a method to assess the value of every decision or project. Hence, valuation is developed to help stakeholders assess the worth of almost everything. It involves determining the fair market value of an asset, company, or investment opportunity. In this article, we will introduce the concept of valuation (DCF) and some common ways to perform valuation in business.