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How to Build a Basic Discounted Cash Flow Model

One of our readers kindly asked us for a simple discounted cash flow model and of course we are going to deliver.

Below is the output of a basic DCF template lets take a look:

Cost of Capital:

  1. Enter in your BETA (not this kind of beta) by scurrying over to Bloomberg
  2. Add in your Risk premium, Risk Free, Cost of debt and Tax rates

Summary Valuation:

  1. Enter in your Cash on hand, debt numbers and diluted shares outstanding

Terminal Value:

  1. Calculate a long-term growth rate (usually linked to GDP)
  2. Enter in your percentage debt and equity

Free Cash Flow:

  1. Code in your EBIT or link this to your three statement working model
  2. Run your CAPEX,, working capital (off built balance sheet) and D&A numbers through

Results:

  1. The sensitivity table runs off of your WACC in your assumptions tab
  2. You run a multiple to spot check your analysis, notably these numbers are not real so they seem quit high

That’s really it guys. Remember to keep it simple.