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A DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) model estimates intrinsic value by projecting future cash flows over 5 years and discounting them to present value. Comparable analysis (Comps) values companies using market multiples from similar peers. Our platform provides both methodologies with real financial data and professional modeling techniques for institutional-quality valuations.
No! You can create and run both DCF and Comps models completely anonymously. No account registration is required. We believe in making professional-grade financial analysis accessible to everyone without barriers.
The platform provides the calculations, but you control the assumptions and interpretation. For DCF models, your 5-year growth projections and discount rates determine the valuation. For Comps analysis, peer selection and multiple selection affect results. The quality of your valuation depends on your research and assumptions.
Try refreshing the page and re-entering your assumptions. Make sure all percentage values are positive numbers (e.g., enter "25" for 25%, not "0.25"). If you continue experiencing issues, please contact support with the company symbol and error details.
We use QuickFS for comprehensive financial statements and historical data. This ensures data reliability and institutional quality for your DCF modeling.
WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) is the discount rate used in DCF models. Our platform automatically calculates company-specific WACC using the CAPM formula: Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate + Beta × Equity Risk Premium. We use live 10-Year Treasury yields, actual beta values from market data, and company-specific cost of debt from financial statements. This dynamic approach achieves 99%+ accuracy compared to Wall Street calculations.
Our platform provides historical average growth rates from 10+ years of data as intelligent defaults. For forward projections, consider: 1) Company's historical growth patterns, 2) Industry growth rates, 3) Management guidance, 4) Competitive positioning, 5) Market saturation. Early-stage companies may grow 20-30% annually, while mature companies typically grow 3-8%. Terminal growth rates should not exceed long-term GDP growth (2-4%).
Terminal value represents the company's value beyond your explicit projection period. It typically accounts for 60-80% of total enterprise value in a DCF model. Our platform uses the perpetuity growth method: Terminal Value = Final Year FCF × (1 + g) / (WACC - g). Small changes in terminal growth rate assumptions can significantly impact intrinsic value, so choose conservatively (typically 2-3%).
Our Comps model identifies peer companies in the same sector with similar market caps (20%-500% of target). We calculate five key multiples (P/E, EV/EBITDA, EV/Sales, P/B, EV/FCF) for each peer, then apply the median or mean multiple to your target company's metrics to estimate fair value. This market-based approach complements DCF analysis by showing relative valuation versus peers.
Yes! While our platform automatically suggests peers based on sector and market cap similarity, you can manually select specific companies you believe are better comparables. Simply use the peer selection interface to add or remove companies. Custom peer selection is useful when you have industry expertise or want to focus on direct competitors rather than broad sector peers.
The accuracy score compares your DCF intrinsic value to Wall Street analyst consensus price targets. A score above 90% indicates your valuation closely aligns with professional analyst estimates. Scores below 80% suggest your assumptions may be too aggressive or conservative. This benchmarking helps validate your model against institutional research, though remember that analysts can be wrong about future performance.
Anonymous users get 5 analyses per month. Registered (free) users get 25 analyses per month. Pro users have unlimited analyses. Our "once per session" policy means you can modify assumptions and re-run the same company multiple times within your browser session without using additional credits. This allows thorough scenario analysis and assumption testing without credit penalties.
Yes! Both DCF and Comps models can be exported as professional PDF reports. Exports include all your assumptions, calculated results, cash flow projections, valuation charts, and data sources. This is perfect for client presentations, investment memos, or personal records. PDF export is available to all users including anonymous users.
Negative free cash flows can occur when: 1) CapEx or working capital investments exceed operating cash flow (common for growth companies), 2) Operating margins are too low to generate positive NOPAT, or 3) The company is unprofitable. Our model properly includes depreciation add-backs to prevent artificial negatives. If you see unexpected negatives, review your CapEx and working capital assumptions - they may be too aggressive.
Use both! DCF models estimate intrinsic value based on fundamental cash generation, while Comps show relative value versus peers. DCF is better for companies with predictable cash flows and when you have strong conviction about future growth. Comps work well for cyclical companies or when you want to see if the market is mispricing the stock versus similar companies. Professional analysts typically use multiple methods for triangulation.
Anonymous users: Your session data is lost when closing the browser. We recommend creating a free account if you want to save models. Registered users: All your models are permanently saved to your account and accessible from any device. You can return anytime to view, edit, or export your previous analyses. Pro users also get model versioning and unlimited storage.
We use institutional-grade data sources including QuickFS - the same quality data used by professional analysts. Data is pulled directly from company SEC filings and updated regularly. However, financial data quality depends on company reporting accuracy and timing. We recommend verifying critical numbers against company investor relations websites for high-stakes decisions.
Yes! Our platform supports international companies listed on major stock exchanges. For non-USD companies, all financial data is automatically translated to USD for consistent analysis. Note that international data availability varies by exchange and data provider coverage.
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Click "Upgrade to Pro" in the navigation menu to see pricing and features. Pro users get unlimited analyses, advanced scenario modeling, Monte Carlo simulations, priority support, and no ads. We use Stripe for secure payment processing. You can cancel anytime - no long-term contracts required. Pro features are designed for professional analysts, active investors, and financial professionals.
You can override the calculated WACC with your own discount rate! While we provide institutional-grade WACC calculations using CAPM and real market data, you have full control to adjust it based on your research. Click "Edit WACC" or "Custom Discount Rate" to input your preferred rate. This flexibility lets you test different risk assumptions while still using our automated calculation as a starting point.
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