Which of the Following Is NOT a Step in Valuation

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a step in valuation using the flow to equity method?

• A)Determine the equity cost of capital,r_E.
• B)Compute the equity value,E,by discounting the free cash flow to equity using the equity cost of capital.
• C)Determine the free cash flow to equity of the investment.
• D)Determine the before-tax cost of capital,r_U.

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Definitions:

Net Sales

The amount of sales revenue remaining after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and discounts from the total sales.

Gross Profits

The difference between net sales and the cost of goods sold, indicating the basic profitability of the products or services sold.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A debt management ratio indicating the degree of risk to lenders that a company will default on its interest payments. Also called interest coverage ratio.

Return on Sales Ratio

A measure of a company's operational efficiency, calculated by dividing operating profit by net sales.