Which of the Following Is NOT an Advantage of the Valuation

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the valuation multiple method as compared to the discounted cash flow method?

• A) calculations based upon widely available information
• B) based upon actual stock prices of real firms
• C) does not rely on estimates of future cash flows
• D) takes into account important differences between different firms

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Definitions:

Target Structure

An ideal capital structure a company aims to achieve, usually a mix of debt and equity that minimizes cost of capital while maximizing valuation.

WACC

Weighted Average Cost of Capital, a calculation of a firm's cost of capital in which each category of capital is proportionately weighted and includes all types of capital such as debt and equity.

Capital Structure

The mix of debt and equity financing used by a firm to fund its operations and growth.

Industry Specific

Tailored or particularly relevant to a certain sector or type of business.