Getting Started with the Stock Market: What Every Investor Needs to Know
The stock market is a complex system with which even the most experienced investors can struggle. However, there are a few key concepts that every investor should be aware of to make informed decisions about their money. In this article, we will discuss some of these critical concepts. We are talking about a collection of […]
Understanding the Cost of Debt Ratio
Research in the SME sector shows that around 40-50% of companies seek debt financing at least once in their life cycle. It’s essential to understand the actual cost of Debt to make informed decisions within the business. The Cost of Debt represents the effective interest rate the business pays on its debts. Generally, the ratio […]
What are Capital Expenditures (CAPEX)?
Capital Expenditures, or CAPEX for short, are cash or credit payments to acquire goods or services that we capitalize in balance sheet assets. From the company’s perspective, we consider those to be an investment. Here we include all expenses that are not shown on the Income Statement and do not affect profit and loss for […]
Introduction to Enterprise Value (EV) of the Business
Once you start delving deeper into valuation and especially in the premise of mergers and acquisitions, you notice that Enterprise Value is an essential term in this field. A company’s value consists of its owned assets, but in reality, obtaining their market value can be tedious and resource-intensive. Following the accounting equation, we can value […]
Using the Net Present Value (NPV) in Financial Analysis
The Net Present Value (NPV) is a profitability measure we use to figure out the present value of all expected future cash flows a project or investment will generate, including the initial capital we invest. It shows us the difference between the current value of cash inflows and outflows over a period. Net Present Value […]
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
Introduction The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) shows us the relationship between systematic risk for an investment and the expected return on it. Analysts and financial professionals use the model widely for pricing risky investments and generating expected returns for assets, considering the risk and cost of capital. The CAPM goal is to see if […]
Free Cash Flow (FCF)
This week we take a look at Free Cash Flow and how we can use it within a financial analysis setting. What is Free Cash Flow? The Free Cash Flow (FCF) represents the cash generated, after cash outflows to support the operating activities of the business and to maintain its capital assets. It’s a measure […]