What Are the Major Limitations of Valuation Using Multiples

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What are the major limitations of valuation using multiples?

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

A method of accounting for bad debts that involves estimating uncollectible accounts at the end of each period.

Credit Sales

Sales made by a business where payment is delayed as per agreed terms, allowing the buyer to purchase goods or services on credit.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A financial account used by companies to account for the percentage of accounts receivable that may not be collected due to customer defaults.

Cash Realizable Value

The amount of cash expected to be received from the liquidation of assets or completion of transactions.