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Institute of Investing

Valuation Frameworks

The quantitative process of determining the present or expected worth of an asset. Valuation is not an exact science, but a structured approach to framing assumptions about cash flows, growth, and risk.

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

The gold standard of intrinsic valuation. Determines the value of an asset based on the present value of its expected future cash flows.

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Relative Valuation

Pricing assets based on how similar assets are priced in the market using standardized metrics (EV/EBITDA, P/E, P/B).

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