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How to Build a DCF Model

How to Build a DCF Model: Step-by-Step Tutorial

By Andrew Stotz

A DCF model projects a company’s future cash flows, discounts them to today’s value, and produces an estimate of what the business is intrinsically worth. It is the core analytical tool in DCF valuation, the method used by investment banks, equity research analysts, and corporate finance teams to value companies based on fundamentals rather than…

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For Every Dollar of Coca-Cola You Buy a Quarter Goes to Profit

By Andrew Stotz

What’s interesting about Coca-Cola is that for every dollar paid, nearly a quarter goes to profit.

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McDonald’s Is a True Global Operating Machine

By Andrew Stotz

What’s interesting about McDonald’s is…you can not use Return on equity to assess profitability.

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Careers in Finance with Thaksapohn Peerapatpokin

By Andrew Stotz

Thaksapohn Peerapatpokin is a Vice President at MQDC Idyllias Mettaverse and an engineer with a decade of experience in Turbomachinery equipment.

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Life Lessons from a Financial Analyst

By Andrew Stotz

There is no “correct” value for a business. Since valuation is based on assumptions, two people rarely come to the same conclusion. Therefore, value is determined through a negotiation process driven by the motivations and assessment of the buyer and seller.

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Asian Family Business with Theeraphap Aunyanuphap

By Andrew Stotz

Theeraphap Aunyanuphap joins Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA to share his insights about Asian Family Business. Theeraphap is an independent family business consultant who helps families pass on the future of the family and business to the next generation.

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Careers in Finance with Yada Karnjanisakorn (Fahyada)

By Andrew Stotz

Yada Karnjanisakorn CFP®, aka Fahyada, is a Certified Financial Planner, financial influencer, and the author of “Money Essentials for Jobbers.”

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Careers in Finance with Annapurna Chatterjee

By Andrew Stotz

Annapurna Chatterjee is a Senior Associate at AWR Lloyd – a specialist strategy and transactions advisory firm focused on Asia and the Middle East.

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Careers in Finance with Chatchada Singchoovong

By Andrew Stotz

Chatchada Singchoovong CFP® is an independent financial planner, CFP instructor, and financial influencer while also taking care of her family’s insurance broker business.

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Careers in Finance with Ved Vyas, CFA

By Andrew Stotz

Ved Vyas, CFA started his career as an analyst with UBS Investment Bank, London, and has over 13 years of experience working in financial services across Europe and Asia.

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