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A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model, popularized
by experts like Aswath Damodaran, is a strong
method for valuing a company.

It involves projecting future cash flows and


discounting them to present value using a suitable
discount rate.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to building a DCF


model in Damodaran's style:
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Source: Professor Damodaran site


Understand the Business
and Its Lifecycle
Identify the Business Model: Understand the
company's revenue streams, cost structure, growth
drivers, and competitive position.

Lifecycle Position: Assess whether the company is


in its startup, growth, maturity, or decline phase, as
this affects assumptions about growth rates and
risks.
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Forecast Free Cash
Flows (FCFs)
Free Cash Flow to the Firm (FCFF) is the cash
available to all capital providers (equity and debt
holders).
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Define the Forecast
Period
Typically, forecast cash flows for 5-10 years
depending on the company’s lifecycle stage.

For high-growth companies, use a longer forecast


period to reflect their growth potential.

For mature businesses, a shorter horizon may


suffice.
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Estimate the
Terminal Value
Beyond the forecast period, calculate the value of
the company’s cash flows assuming stable
growth.
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Determine the
Discount Rate
The discount rate reflects the risk of the cash flows.
Typically, it’s the Weighted Average Cost of Capital
(WACC):
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Discount Cash Flows to
Present Value
Discount the projected FCFF and terminal value to
their present value using the WACC
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