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What is the discounted cash flow method? Discounted Cash Flow

KGWV Investment Encyclopedia · Updated 2024-12-26

The discounted cash flow method is a financial evaluation method based on the concept of time value of money. The basic principle is: in industries involving cash flow such as investment, deposits or company development, future cash flow is converted into the current value through a specific calculation formula, so as to evaluate the future development trend of the enterprise, or the possibility or extent of benefit from the current investment in the future. It is deeply loved by value investors. In actual use, the evaluator is required to make a relatively accurate judgment about the enterprise, and then determine an appropriate discount rate to calculate a relatively more accurate discounted cash flow value. How is discounted cash flow calculated? How to use it? After reading this article, you will know:

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