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Enterprise & Equity Valuation

Valuation Models

Comprehensive valuation methodologies trusted by investment banks, corporate finance teams, and M&A advisors. From intrinsic value through DCF to relative valuation via trading comparables, these models provide the analytical foundation for informed investment decisions.

Problems Solved

Determining fair market value for M&A negotiations
Evaluating investment opportunities against intrinsic worth
Supporting board presentations with defensible valuation analysis
Benchmarking company performance against peer group multiples
Assessing the value impact of strategic initiatives
Providing valuation ranges for fairness opinions

Who It's For

Investment Banking Analysts
M&A Advisory Teams
Corporate Development
Equity Research Analysts
Portfolio Managers
CFOs & Finance Directors

Models in This Category

Standard DCF Model

Intermediate

Discounted cash flow analysis with WACC-based terminal value calculation

Best for: Mature companies with predictable cash flows

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Two-Stage DCF Model

Advanced

Explicit high-growth period followed by terminal value

Best for: Growth companies transitioning to maturity

Three-Stage DCF Model

Expert

High growth, transition, and mature phases modeled explicitly

Best for: High-growth companies with uncertain maturation timing

Comparable Company Analysis

Basic

Trading multiples analysis against peer group

Best for: Quick valuation benchmarking and sanity checks

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Precedent Transactions Analysis

Intermediate

M&A transaction multiples from comparable deals

Best for: M&A pricing and control premium analysis

Sum-of-the-Parts Valuation

Advanced

Segment-by-segment valuation for diversified companies

Best for: Conglomerates and multi-segment businesses

Adjusted Present Value (APV)

Advanced

Separates operating value from financing effects

Best for: Companies with changing capital structures

Dividend Discount Model

Intermediate

Equity value through discounted dividend streams

Best for: Dividend-paying mature companies

When to Use Which Model

ModelSituationKey Benefit
Standard DCFValuing an established company for M&ACaptures intrinsic value independent of market sentiment
Trading CompsQuick benchmarking or sanity checkFast, market-based reference point
Precedent TransactionsSetting acquisition price expectationsShows what buyers actually paid for similar assets
Sum-of-PartsValuing a conglomerate or multi-business companyReveals hidden value in diverse portfolios
APVCompany with complex or changing debt structureCleanly separates operating and financing value

Key Benefits

Institutional-grade methodologies used by leading banks
Built-in audit trails for regulatory compliance
Scenario analysis to test valuation sensitivity
Automatic cross-model consistency checks
Export-ready outputs for client deliverables
Real-time collaboration for deal teams

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