Question 1

What is DCF analysis?

Accepted Answer

DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) analysis estimates the intrinsic value of a company by projecting future free cash flows and discounting them to present value using the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). It is one of the most widely used valuation methods in investment banking and equity research.

Question 2

How accurate is DCF valuation?

Accepted Answer

DCF accuracy depends on the quality of assumptions including growth rates, discount rates, and terminal value estimates. DeepViews uses real SEC financial data and market-derived WACC to improve reliability. Sensitivity analysis helps quantify the range of possible outcomes.

Question 3

What discount rate should I use for DCF?

Accepted Answer

The discount rate is typically the company's Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), which accounts for the cost of equity (calculated via CAPM) and cost of debt, weighted by the company's capital structure. Most established companies have WACC between 6% and 12%.

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