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
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