Preface to the Third Edition |
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Chapter 1 The Dark Side of Valuation |
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1 | (28) |
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1 | (6) |
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2 | (1) |
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3 | (4) |
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7 | (2) |
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7 | (1) |
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7 | (1) |
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8 | (1) |
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Valuation Across the Life Cycle |
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9 | (6) |
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9 | (1) |
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Early in the Life Cycle: Young Companies |
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10 | (2) |
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The Growth Phase: Growth Companies |
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12 | (1) |
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Maturity (A Mixed Blessing): Mature Firms |
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13 | (1) |
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Winding Down: Dealing with Decline |
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14 | (1) |
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Valuation Across the Business Spectrum |
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15 | (8) |
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15 | (2) |
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Cyclical and Commodity Companies |
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17 | (1) |
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Businesses with Intangible Assets |
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18 | (2) |
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Emerging-Market Companies |
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20 | (1) |
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Multibusiness and Global Companies |
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21 | (1) |
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User-, Subscriber-, and Customer-Based Businesses |
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22 | (1) |
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The Dark Side of Valuation Beckons |
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23 | (3) |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (2) |
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26 | (1) |
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26 | (3) |
Part I Enlightenment: The Tools |
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Chapter 2 Intrinsic Valuation |
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29 | (46) |
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Discounted Cash Flow Valuation |
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29 | (34) |
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The Essence of DCF Valuation |
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29 | (1) |
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Equity Versus Firm Valuation |
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30 | (1) |
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Inputs to a DCF Valuation |
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31 | (32) |
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Variations on DCF Valuation |
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63 | (10) |
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Certainty-Adjusted Cash Flow Models |
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63 | (4) |
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Adjusted Present-Value Models |
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67 | (3) |
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70 | (3) |
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What Do Intrinsic Valuation Models Tell Us? |
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73 | (1) |
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74 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 Probabilistic Valuation: Scenario Analysis, Decision Trees, and Simulations |
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75 | (30) |
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75 | (4) |
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76 | (1) |
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Multiple Scenario Analysis |
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76 | (3) |
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79 | (9) |
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Steps in Decision Tree Analysis |
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79 | (6) |
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85 | (1) |
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Risk-Adjusted Value and Decision Trees |
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86 | (2) |
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88 | (13) |
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89 | (8) |
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97 | (1) |
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Simulations with Constraints |
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98 | (1) |
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Issues with Using Simulations |
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99 | (1) |
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Risk-Adjusted Value and Simulations |
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100 | (1) |
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An Overall View of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Approaches |
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101 | (3) |
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102 | (1) |
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A Complement to or Replacement for Risk-Adjusted Value |
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103 | (1) |
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104 | (1) |
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Chapter 4 Relative Valuation/Pricing |
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105 | (28) |
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What Is Relative Valuation? |
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105 | (2) |
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The Ubiquity of Relative Valuation |
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107 | (1) |
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Reasons for Popularity and Potential Pitfalls |
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107 | (2) |
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Standardized Values and Multiples |
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109 | (2) |
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110 | (1) |
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Book Value or Replacement Value Multiples |
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110 | (1) |
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110 | (1) |
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Sector-Specific Multiples |
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111 | (1) |
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The Four Basic Steps of Using Multiples |
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111 | (20) |
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112 | (2) |
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114 | (6) |
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120 | (3) |
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123 | (8) |
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Reconciling Relative and Intrinsic Valuations |
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131 | (1) |
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132 | (1) |
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Chapter 5 Real Options Valuation |
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133 | (36) |
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The Essence of Real Options |
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133 | (2) |
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Real Options, Risk-Adjusted Value, and Probabilistic Assessments |
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135 | (2) |
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137 | (16) |
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The Option to Delay an Investment |
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137 | (7) |
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The Option to Expand an Investment |
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144 | (6) |
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The Option to Abandon an Investment |
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150 | (3) |
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153 | (2) |
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155 | (1) |
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Appendix: Basics of Options and Option Pricing |
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156 | (13) |
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156 | (2) |
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Determinants of Option Value |
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158 | (2) |
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160 | (9) |
Part II The Dark Side of Macro Inputs |
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Chapter 6 A Shaky Base: A "Risky" Risk-Free Rate |
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169 | (30) |
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What Is a Risk-Free Asset? |
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169 | (1) |
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Why Do Risk-Free Rates Matter? |
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170 | (1) |
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Estimating a Risk-Free Rate |
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171 | (9) |
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Requirements for an Investment to Be Risk-Free |
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171 | (1) |
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172 | (2) |
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174 | (1) |
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175 | (3) |
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Real Versus Nominal Risk-Free Rates |
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178 | (2) |
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Issues in Estimating Risk-Free Rates |
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180 | (14) |
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There Are No Long-Term Traded Government Bonds |
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180 | (6) |
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The Government Is Not Default-Free |
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186 | (4) |
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The Risk-Free Rate Might Change Over Time |
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190 | (4) |
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Closing Thoughts on Risk-Free Rates |
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194 | (2) |
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196 | (1) |
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196 | (3) |
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Chapter 7 Risky Ventures: Assessing the Price of Risk |
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199 | (32) |
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Why Do Risk Premiums Matter? |
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199 | (3) |
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What Are the Determinants of Risk Premiums? |
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202 | (2) |
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202 | (2) |
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204 | (1) |
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Standard Approaches for Estimating Risk Premiums |
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204 | (22) |
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205 | (2) |
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207 | (1) |
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208 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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210 | (6) |
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216 | (1) |
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217 | (6) |
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223 | (1) |
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224 | (2) |
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226 | (1) |
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227 | (4) |
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Chapter 8 Macro Matters: The Real Economy |
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231 | (28) |
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Growth in the Real Economy |
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231 | (8) |
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Why Does Real Economic Growth Matter? |
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231 | (1) |
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232 | (5) |
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237 | (1) |
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238 | (1) |
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239 | (9) |
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Why Does Expected Inflation Matter? |
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239 | (2) |
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241 | (1) |
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U.S. Inflation Rate Across Time |
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241 | (5) |
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246 | (1) |
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247 | (1) |
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248 | (8) |
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Why Do Exchange Rates Matter? |
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248 | (1) |
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249 | (4) |
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253 | (2) |
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255 | (1) |
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256 | (3) |
Part III The Dark Side across the Life Cycle |
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Chapter 9 Baby Steps: Young and Start-Up Companies |
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259 | (64) |
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Young Companies in the Economy |
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259 | (4) |
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A Life Cycle View of Young Companies |
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259 | (2) |
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Characteristics of Young Companies |
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261 | (2) |
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263 | (5) |
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Intrinsic (DCF) Valuation |
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264 | (3) |
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267 | (1) |
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268 | (7) |
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275 | (46) |
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Discounted Cash Flow Valuation |
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275 | (36) |
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311 | (6) |
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317 | (4) |
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321 | (2) |
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Chapter 10 Shooting Stars: Valuing Growth Companies |
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323 | (54) |
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323 | (3) |
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A Life Cycle View of Growth Companies |
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324 | (2) |
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Characteristics of Growth Companies |
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326 | (2) |
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328 | (5) |
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328 | (5) |
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The Dark Side of Valuation |
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333 | (10) |
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Discounted Cash Flow Valuation |
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333 | (7) |
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340 | (3) |
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The Light Side of Valuation |
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343 | (32) |
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Discounted Cash Flow Valuation |
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344 | (25) |
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369 | (6) |
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375 | (2) |
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Chapter 11 The Grown-Ups: Mature Companies |
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377 | (54) |
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Mature Companies in the Economy |
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377 | (3) |
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A Life Cycle View of Mature Companies |
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378 | (1) |
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Characteristics of Mature Companies |
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379 | (1) |
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380 | (4) |
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Intrinsic (DCF) Valuation |
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380 | (4) |
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The Dark Side of Valuation |
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384 | (7) |
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Growth in Mature Companies |
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384 | (3) |
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Acquisition Inconsistencies |
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387 | (2) |
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389 | (1) |
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390 | (1) |
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391 | (1) |
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The Light Side of Valuation |
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392 | (38) |
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392 | (4) |
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396 | (16) |
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The Expected Value of Control |
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412 | (18) |
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430 | (1) |
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Chapter 12 Winding Down: Declining Companies |
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431 | (62) |
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Declining Companies in the Economy |
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431 | (2) |
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A Life Cycle View of Declining Companies |
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432 | (1) |
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Characteristics of Declining Companies |
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432 | (1) |
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433 | (5) |
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Intrinsic (DCF) Valuation |
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434 | (2) |
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From Operating Assets to Equity Value per Share |
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436 | (1) |
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437 | (1) |
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The Dark Side of Valuation |
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438 | (8) |
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438 | (3) |
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Discount Rate Contortions |
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441 | (3) |
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444 | (1) |
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444 | (1) |
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445 | (1) |
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446 | (1) |
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The Light Side of Valuation |
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446 | (45) |
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A Framework for Dealing with Decline and Distress |
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447 | (2) |
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Irreversible Decline, Low Distress |
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449 | (4) |
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Reversible Decline, Low Distress |
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453 | (1) |
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454 | (37) |
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491 | (2) |
Part IV The Dark Side Across Company Types |
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Chapter 13 Ups and Downs: Cyclical and Commodity Companies |
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493 | (32) |
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493 | (3) |
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494 | (1) |
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494 | (1) |
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495 | (1) |
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The Dark Side of Valuation |
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496 | (6) |
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496 | (2) |
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498 | (1) |
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Macro Point of View (POV) Valuations |
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499 | (1) |
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499 | (1) |
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500 | (2) |
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The Light Side of Valuation |
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502 | (22) |
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Discounted Cash Flow Valuation |
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502 | (12) |
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514 | (3) |
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The Real Options Argument for Undeveloped Reserves |
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517 | (7) |
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524 | (1) |
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Chapter 14 Mark to Market: Valuing Financial Services Companies |
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525 | (36) |
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Financial Services Firms: The Big Picture |
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525 | (3) |
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Characteristics of Financial Services Firms |
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528 | (4) |
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529 | (1) |
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Differences in Accounting Rules |
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529 | (1) |
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530 | (1) |
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Estimating Cash Flows Is Difficult |
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531 | (1) |
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The Dark Side of Valuation |
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532 | (4) |
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532 | (1) |
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532 | (1) |
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Go with the Flow: Dividends |
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533 | (1) |
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534 | (1) |
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535 | (1) |
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The Light Side of Valuation |
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536 | (24) |
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Discounted Cash Flow Models |
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536 | (16) |
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552 | (1) |
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553 | (7) |
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560 | (1) |
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Chapter 15 Invisible Investments: Valuing Firms with Intangible Assets |
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561 | (46) |
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Firms with Intangible Assets |
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561 | (6) |
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Intangible Assets in the Overall Economy |
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562 | (1) |
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Characteristics of Firms with Intangible Assets |
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563 | (2) |
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565 | (2) |
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The Dark Side of Valuation |
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567 | (5) |
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567 | (4) |
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571 | (1) |
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The Light Side of Valuation |
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572 | (32) |
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Regaining Accounting Consistency |
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572 | (14) |
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Dealing with Equity Options |
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586 | (11) |
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597 | (3) |
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The Compressed Life Cycle |
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600 | (4) |
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604 | (3) |
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Chapter 16 Volatility Rules: Emerging-Market Companies |
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607 | (34) |
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The Role of Emerging-Market Companies |
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607 | (3) |
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Emerging-Market Companies in the Global Economy |
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608 | (1) |
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Why Do Emerging Economies Matter? |
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608 | (1) |
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Characteristics of Emerging-Market Companies |
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609 | (1) |
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The Dark Side of Valuation |
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610 | (4) |
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610 | (1) |
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Miscounting and Double-Counting Country Risk |
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611 | (1) |
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612 | (1) |
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613 | (1) |
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Ignoring Missing Information |
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613 | (1) |
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Corporate Governance Mood Swings |
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614 | (1) |
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614 | (1) |
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The Light Side of Valuation |
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614 | (25) |
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Discounted Cash Flow Valuation |
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614 | (20) |
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634 | (5) |
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639 | (2) |
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Chapter 17 Going to Pieces: Disaggregated Value |
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641 | (54) |
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Aggregation versus Disaggregation |
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641 | (1) |
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Multinational Conglomerates |
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642 | (6) |
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643 | (1) |
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644 | (2) |
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646 | (2) |
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The Dark Side of Valuation |
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648 | (3) |
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648 | (2) |
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650 | (1) |
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The Light Side of Valuation |
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651 | (26) |
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Discounted Cash Flow Valuation |
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651 | (21) |
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672 | (5) |
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User/Subscriber/Customer Companies |
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677 | (17) |
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677 | (1) |
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678 | (1) |
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The Dark Side of Valuation |
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679 | (2) |
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The Light Side of Valuation |
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681 | (13) |
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694 | (1) |
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Chapter 18 The Cynic's Corner: Value versus Price |
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695 | (38) |
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695 | (1) |
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696 | (3) |
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The Value Game versus the Pricing Game |
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696 | (1) |
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697 | (1) |
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698 | (1) |
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699 | (1) |
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699 | (3) |
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699 | (1) |
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700 | (1) |
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700 | (1) |
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700 | (1) |
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701 | (1) |
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702 | (14) |
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Cash Flow-Generating Assets |
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702 | (5) |
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707 | (3) |
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710 | (3) |
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713 | (3) |
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The Questionable Investments |
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716 | (15) |
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Gold (and Other Precious Metals) |
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716 | (8) |
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724 | (5) |
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729 | (2) |
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731 | (2) |
Part V The Finale |
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Chapter 19 The Jedi Way: Vanquishing the Dark Side |
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733 | (10) |
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Enlightening Propositions |
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733 | (9) |
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Proposition 1: Be Steadfast on Principles, Open to New Tools, and Flexible on Estimates |
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733 | (1) |
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Proposition 2: Pay Heed to Markets, but Don't Let Them Determine Your Valuations |
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734 | (1) |
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Proposition 3: Risk Matters |
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735 | (2) |
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Proposition 4: Growth Is Not Free and Is Not Always Value-Adding |
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737 | (1) |
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Proposition 5: All Good Things Come to an End |
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737 | (1) |
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Proposition 6: Watch Out for Truncation Risk |
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738 | (1) |
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Proposition 7: Look at the Past, but Think About the Future |
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738 | (1) |
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Proposition 8: Draw on the Law of Large Numbers |
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739 | (1) |
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Proposition 9: Accept Uncertainty, and Deal with It |
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740 | (1) |
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Proposition 10: Value = Stories + Numbers |
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741 | (1) |
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742 | (1) |
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