6. Comparable Companies Analysis Primary methodology Given focus company, division business, or collection of assets Broad range of applications, M&A situations, IPOs, restructurings, and investment decisions.
12. Pros and Cons Pros Market-based Relativity Quick and convenient Current Cons Market-based Periods of irrational exuberance or bearishness Absence of relevant comparables Potential disconnect from cash flow Company-specific issues
18. Valuation Steps Step 1 -Select the universe of Comparable Companies Step 2 -Locate the necessary financial information Step 3 –Spread Key Statistics, Ratios, and Trading multiples Step 4 –Benchmark the Comparable Companies & Determine Valuation
19. Source of Data SEC filings Consensus research estimates Equity research reports Press releases Financial information services Source: http://yahoo.brand.edgar-online.com/DisplayFiling.aspx?dcn=0001193125-11-130473 http://www.moodys.com/credit-ratings/General-Motors-Corporation-Old-credit-rating-316500 http://www.standardandpoors.com/prot/ratings/entity-ratings/en/us/?entityID=1169842§orCode=CORP
20. Valuation Steps Step 1 -Select the universe of Comparable Companies Step 2 -Locate the necessary financial information Step 3 –Spread Key Statistics, Ratios, and Trading multiples Step 4 –Benchmark the Comparable Companies & Determine Valuation
21. Financial profile Size (sales, gross profit, EBITDA, EBIT, and net income) Profitability (gross profit, EBITDA, EBIT, and net income margins) Growth Profile (historical and estimated growth rates) Return on Investment (ROIC, ROE, ROA, and dividend yield) Credit Profile (leverage ratios, coverage ratios, and credit ratings)
22. Valuation Steps Step 1 -Select the universe of Comparable Companies Step 2 -Locate the necessary financial information Step 3 –Spread Key Statistics, Ratios, and Trading multiples Step 4 –Benchmark the Comparable Companies & Determine Valuation
38. Determine Valuation Companies in Auto sector tend to trade on the basis of forward EV/EBITDA multiples Choose the closest comparables Implied Valuation= Multiple Range* Metric (which is EBITDA)