A Comparison of the Weighted-Average Cost of Capital and Equity-Residual Approaches to Valuation

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Robert S. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Cash Flow ◽  
Average Cost ◽  
Cost Of Capital ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
Technical Note ◽  
Discounted Cash Flow ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Discounted Cash Flow Valuation

This technical note compares two methods of treating debt usage in discounted-cash-flow valuation of investment projects or companies. The note demonstrates that the approach using weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and the approach using equity residual (ER) yield equivalent results if consistent assumptions are used. General features are illustrated with specific examples, including a spreadsheet.

scholarly journals Caveat WACC: Pitfalls in the use of the weighted average cost of capital

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 45-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Lobe
Keyword(s):  
Cash Flow ◽  
Average Cost ◽  
Cost Of Capital ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
Time Varying ◽  
Discounted Cash Flow ◽  
Leverage Ratio

In Discounted Cash Flow valuations, the WACC approach is very popular. Therefore, knowing which limitations the concept inherits is essential. The objective of this paper is thus twofold: First, it is clarified that a constant WACC rate must fail if the implied leverage ratio is time-varying. This seems to be the rationale for defining a nonlinear WACC (NLWACC). However, the NLWACC appears to be rather artificial when allowing for time-varying WACCs. Second, although the NLWACC approach is further amplified in this paper, it must be emphasized that this approach is, even then, applicable only under specific conditions while a time-varying WACC is still able to provide reliable results. In conclusion, the WACC approach is a valid workhorse whose results can be economically interpreted.

Application of discounted cash flow model valuation: The case of Excide industries

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 170-179
Author(s):  
Ashok Panigrahi ◽  
Kushal Vachhani ◽  
Mohit Sisodia
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Cash Flow ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Cost Of Capital ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
The Other ◽  
Discounted Cash Flow ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Share Prices ◽  
Valuation Technique

Theoretical and practical features of the widely used discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation approach are examined in depth in this paper. This research evaluates Exide Industries by using the DCF Valuation technique. It is widely accepted that the discounted cash flow approach is an effective tool for analyzing the situation of an organization even in the most complicated circumstances. The DCF approach, on the other hand, is prone to huge assumption bias, and even little modifications in an analysis' underlying assumptions may substantially affect the valuation findings. As a result, of the sensitivity analysis, we discovered bullish, base, and worst-case scenarios with target share prices of Rs. 253.25, Rs. 171.37, and Rs.133.25, respectively, by adjusting growth and WACC (Weighted-Average Cost of Capital) values.

scholarly journals Системatски ризик и оцена рентабилности инвестиционих пројеката // Systematic risk and assessment of investment projects profitability

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (18) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Милорад Иванишевић
Keyword(s):  
Average Cost ◽  
Cost Of Capital ◽  
Systematic Risk ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
Direct Connection ◽  
Capital Asset ◽  
Rates Of Return ◽  
Investment Projects

Резиме: У раду се прво разматра просечна цена капитала као критеријум за оцену рентабилности инвестиционих пројеката. После тога се расправља о моделу процењивања капиталних улагања, који објашњава међузависност приноса на уложени капитал и систематског ризика. Затим се анализира повезаност ова два модела с обзиром на директну везу захтеваних стопа приноса на дуг и сопствени капитал са њиховим бета коефицијентима. Такође се констатује да се захтевана стопа приноса утврђена коришћењем Модела процењивања капиталних улагања може, под одређеним условима, користити као критеријум рентабилности инвестиционих пројеката.Summary: In the article is, first of all, considered weighted average cost of capital (WACC) as criteria for estimation profitability of investments. Afterwards, it is considered the Capital Asset Princing Model offering explanation for invested equity return correlation and systematic risk. Then it is analyzed connection between these two models in regard to direct connection of required rates of return on debt and equity with their beta coefficients. It is also stated that required rates of return affirmed by usage of the Capital Asset Princing Model can, under certain conditions, be used as criteria for estimation profitability of investments.

LA FUSIÓN CARULLA-VIVERO, ¿CREÓ VALOR?

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Andrés Villegas Cortés ◽  
Luz Ángela Rojas La Rota
Keyword(s):  
Average Cost ◽  
Cost Of Capital ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Economic Value Added ◽  
Estudio De Caso

El presente trabajo busca determinar si la fusión de las empresas Carulla-Vivero ocurrida en el año 2000 generó valor. Para esto, se estudia el conceptode valor, posteriormente se explica el estudio de caso como metodología deinvestigación para concluir con la exposición del caso mismo de la fusión, ysu resultado. Una vez realizado el análisis de las dos empresas, se hace unacomparación y una valoración por dos metodologías ampliamente aceptadas:los métodos Economic Value Added (EVA) - Weighted Average Cost of Capital(WACC) y Flujo de Caja Histórico, con lo cual se explora en su interior la fusióny se explican los resultados obtenidos en ella. Finalmente, se hace una seriede observaciones, conclusiones y recomendaciones sobre la fusión, asícomo de la metodología del estudio de caso, para el abordaje de temas de laadministración.

SFAS No. 123 Disclosures and Discounted Cash Flow Valuation

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard C. Soffer
Keyword(s):  
Cash Flow ◽  
Stock Options ◽  
Stock Option ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Employee Stock Options ◽  
Financial Statement Analysis ◽  
Discounted Cash Flow ◽  
Employee Stock Option ◽  
Valuation Technique ◽  
Discounted Cash Flow Valuation

One of the cornerstones of financial statement analysis is the discounted cash flow valuation. Despite the broad use of this valuation technique, and the economic importance of employee stock options to firm values, there is little guidance on how employee stock options should be incorporated in a valuation. This paper provides a comprehensive approach to doing so, including consideration of the income tax implications of option exercises, the simultaneity of equity and option valuation, and the use of the disclosures that were mandated recently by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123. The paper provides a comprehensive example using Microsoft's fiscal 1997 financial statements and employee stock option disclosure. This paper should be of interest to academics and practitioners involved in corporate valuation and financial statement analysis.

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