RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Best Practices in Applying Multiples for Valuation Purposes
JF The Journal of Private Equity
FD Institutional Investor Journals
SP 55
OP 64
DO 10.3905/jpe.2016.19.3.055
VO 19
IS 3
A1 Thomas Plenborg
A1 Rene Coppe Pimentel
YR 2016
UL https://pm-research.com/content/19/3/55.abstract
AB A literature review suggests eight empirical implementation issues to which practitioners should give increased attention. Implementation issues include how comparable firms are selected, the use of reported versus forecasted earnings, and the most suitable way of calculating averages. We identify a more effective way to handle each implementation issue in order to enhance the accuracy of valuation outputs. By synthesizing the main empirical findings and thereby identifying best practices when applying market multiples, we expect to help analysts, portfolios managers, and investment bankers make more informed decisions when accessing a firm’s value.TOPICS: Private equity, fundamental equity analysis, portfolio construction