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Valuation

11 articles

DCF, comps, multiples, terminal value, and how to triangulate a defensible price.

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CAPM

Master CAPM for IB interviews: formula, beta, equity risk premium, and why systematic risk is the only risk that gets compensated.

4 min

DCF

Master DCF valuation: free cash flow projections, WACC discounting, terminal value, and enterprise value calculation for investment banking interviews.

7 min

Enterprise Value

Enterprise Value explained: formula, components, and why it matters for M&A valuation. Master EV for investment banking interviews.

4 min

Equity Value

Equity Value (EQV) measures what shareholders own after all debts are paid. Learn the formula, bridge from Enterprise Value, and interview traps.

7 min

EV / EBITDA

Master the EV/EBITDA multiple: formula, interpretation, and why it's the go-to valuation metric in M&A and leveraged finance.

4 min

EV / Revenue

EV/Revenue explained: when to use it, how to calculate it, and why it matters for high-growth and unprofitable companies.

4 min

Valuation Overview

Master valuation fundamentals: DCF, trading comps, transaction comps, and how to triangulate a defensible price range.

5 min

Other Multiples

Master P/E, P/B, EV/Sales, EV/EBIT and sector-specific multiples. Learn when each applies and why.

5 min

Price-to-Earnings (P/E)

Master the P/E ratio: formula, components, trailing vs forward, and why investors pay different multiples for different earnings streams.

4 min

Terminal Value

Terminal value captures cash flows beyond the forecast period. Learn both methods, when to use each, and common interview traps.

4 min

Walk Through a DCF

The standard answer to "Walk me through a DCF" that works for every bank. We strip away the theory and give you the interview script.

2 min