Terminal Value Sensitivity: The Hidden Driver of DCF Outcomes
How small changes in perpetuity growth assumptions can swing valuations by 30% or more.
Original research, market analysis, and thought leadership in corporate finance, valuation methodology, and capital markets strategy.
A deep examination of common errors in WACC estimation and their material impact on valuation outcomes. We analyze 500+ DCF models to identify systematic biases and propose corrective frameworks.
How small changes in perpetuity growth assumptions can swing valuations by 30% or more.
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