Security Analysis
7. Equity Valuation - Free Cash Flow Models
1. Introduction to Free Cash Flow (FCF) Valuation
- Definition and importance of Free Cash Flow in valuation.
- Overview of FCFF (Free Cash Flow to the Firm) vs. FCFE (Free Cash Flow to Equity) in equity valuation.
2. FCFF vs. FCFE Approaches
- Key differences between FCFF and FCFE.
- When to use each approach in valuation.
3. Single-Stage Free Cash Flow Models
- Structure and assumptions of single-stage models.
- Example calculation for Single-Stage FCFF Model:
- Calculating equity value and equity value per share.
4. Using Financial Metrics to Determine FCFF
- Net Income:
- Adjustments to Net Income to derive FCFF.
- EBIT and EBITDA:
- Calculating FCFF using EBIT and EBITDA.
- Cash Flow from Operations (CFO):
- Using CFO to determine FCFF.
5. Calculating FCFE from Various Financial Inputs
- Deriving FCFE from:
- Net Income and FCFF.
- Cash Flow from Operations (CFO) and FCFF.
- Formula-based calculations with example scenarios.
6. Two-Stage Free Cash Flow Models
- Overview of Simple Two-Stage Models.
- Example calculation for a Simple Two-Stage FCFE Model.
7. Declining Growth Two-Stage Models
- Structure of Declining Growth Models for FCFE.
- Example scenario for Declining Growth Two-Stage FCFE Model.
8. Three-Stage Free Cash Flow Models
- Explanation of the Three-Stage Model structure.
- Example calculation for Three-Stage FCF Models.
- Present value of perpetual streams as a final stage calculation.
Free CFs Model