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After finding a great business, determining the company's valuation is _______.
Fundamental. Valuing a stock is a fundamental component of the investing process. Even the greatest company in the world might not be an attractive investment if the stock is priced too high.
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If Acme Company has $5 million in cash and long-term debt of $12 million and a market capitalization of $300 million, what is the firm's enterprise value?
$307 million. Enterprise value is equal to market cap plus long-term debt, minus cash. In Acme's case, that's $300 million + $12 million - $5 million, which yields $307 million.
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Stock valuation ratios compare a company's market value with what?
Any of the above. Valuation ratios compare market value with any of several figures about the company's finances.
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What form of capital does market capitalization not include?
Debt. Because of this limitation, some investors turn to enterprise value, which does include debt, among other factors.
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What are the two parts to the value of a business?
The current value of the business's assets and liabilities, and the value of the business's expected future profits. Investors take both into account when valuing a company.
