Valuation Glossary

Net cash flows refer to the difference between the total amount of cash a company receives and the total amount it spends during a specific time period. Positive net cash flows mean the company is generating more cash than it spends, while negative net cash flows mean the company is spending more cash than it generates. Net cash flows are an important measure of a company's financial health and performance.

Net book value (NBV) is the value of an asset as recorded on a company's balance sheet after accounting for accumulated depreciation or amortization. It represents the remaining value of an asset that has not yet been fully depreciated or amortized. NBV is an important measure for financial reporting and analysis.

Multiples are a financial measurement used to evaluate a company's value by comparing it to similar companies. Investors use multiples to assess if a stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.

A multiple is a way of comparing different companies or investments based on financial metrics. It is used to determine their relative value and potential for growth. Common multiples include the price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple, price-to-sales (P/S) multiple, and enterprise value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) multiple.

Minority interest refers to a situation where an investor or group of investors own less than half of a company's shares or voting rights. They do not have the power to control the company's decisions or operations, but may have certain rights such as voting on certain issues or receiving dividends. It is important in determining the ownership structure and control of a company.