19-6 Use the discounted cash flow method to estimate a continuation value for a firm or a project.
19-8 Discuss the use of IRR and cash multiples as alternative valuation metrics, and discuss the
drawbacks of those methods.
19-10 Describe the use of sensitivity analysis in evaluating the uncertainty of the value of the deal.
III. Chapter Overview
19.1 Valuation Using Comparables
Valuation using comparables may be used as a preliminary way to estimate the value of a firm. Table
19.1 shows the estimated end-of-year income statement and balance sheet for Ideko. Financial ratios
19.2 The Business Plan
KKP plans to make some changes to Ideko in order to improve their profitability. This section of the
19.3 Building the Financial Model
This section gives step-by-step instructions as to how to construct a pro forma income statement. The
19.4 Estimating the Cost of Capital
To value the investment, we assess its risk and estimate an appropriate cost of capital using the
CAPM. Using the comparable firms given before, the authors show how to estimate the equity cost of
19.5 Valuing the Investment