Valuation Glossary

Disposal of subsidiaries refers to the process in which a parent company sells or divests its interest in one of its subsidiary companies. This can involve selling the subsidiary's shares, its assets, or through other means of transferring ownership.

The Discounted Future Earnings Method is a valuation approach used to estimate the value of a business or investment based on its projected future earnings. It involves projecting the earnings the business is expected to generate over a specific period and then determining a capitalization rate to calculate the present value of those earnings. The method considers the time value of money and helps investors and analysts assess the value of an investment based on its expected future earnings.

The discounted cash flow (DCF) method is a way to determine the value of an investment or business based on its expected future cash flows. It involves estimating the cash flows the investment is expected to generate and calculating their present value by considering the time value of money. The present value is found by applying a discount rate that reflects the risk and return expectations. By summing up the present values of all the cash flows, the DCF method provides an estimate of the investment's value. It helps in making investment decisions by considering the projected cash flows and the discount rate.

The discount rate is a number used to calculate the current value of future money. It considers the idea that money received in the future is worth less than money received today. The discount rate takes into account factors like risk, expected return, and the time value of money. It is usually expressed as a percentage and helps in determining the present value of future cash flows or monetary amounts. A higher discount rate means a higher level of risk or required return, while a lower discount rate indicates a lower level of risk or required return.

Discount for Lack of Voting Rights (DLOVR) refers to a reduction in the value of an ownership interest because the owner has limited or no voting rights. When someone lacks voting rights or has restricted voting rights, they have less control and influence over important decisions. This discount is applied to account for the reduced control and influence, reflecting the lower value of the ownership interest. It is typically used when different classes of shares have different voting rights. The discount is determined based on the extent of the voting rights restriction and other market factors. The purpose of the discount is to compensate buyers or investors for the risks and limitations associated with owning shares with limited or no voting rights.