Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) - Business Valuation Model (Excel XLSX)

The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuation method is a fundamental financial valuation technique used to estimate the value of an investment, company, or asset by projecting its future cash flows and discounting them back to their present value. It is one of the most widely used valuation methods in corporate finance, investment analysis, and project evaluation.

This Financial Model, suitable for any type of investment and project, uses the DCF valuation method to estimate the present value of a business by projecting future cash flows and discounting them to their present value using a chosen discount rate (WACC). It includes detailed forecasts for revenue, operating expenses, taxes, working capital changes, and capital expenditures. The model calculates free cash flow, applies the discount rate, and determines the business's intrinsic value, helping investors assess whether it is undervalued or overvalued. This tool is indispensable for executives seeking a reliable and detailed valuation model.

The template structure follows Financial Modeling Best Practices principles and is fully customizable.

Model Structure:

•  Scenarios
Three different operating Scenarios (Base, Upside, Downside), including assumptions that will determine Forecasting

•  Projected Cash Flows
3-Statement Model (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement) incuding 2 years of Historical Data and 8-year Forecast

•  Financial Ratios & Performance Dashboard
The model includes Financial Ratios and Perfomance Dashboard reports assisting users to monitor business operations and profitability.

•  WACC & Comps Analysis
Calculation of Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) and Exit Multiple (EV/EBITDA) based on a Comparable Company valuation methodology

•  Business Valuation
Valuation of the business using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method including calculations of Terminal Value (average of Gordon Growth and Exit Multiple method), Market Cap, Intrinsic Value, Market Value, Share Price upside, IRR, Investment Decision (GO/NO GO), and Sensitivity Analysis

Detailed instructions for the model's functionality are included in the Excel file.

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