discounted cash flow

British

noun

DCF. accounting a technique for appraising an investment that takes into account the different values of future returns according to when they will be received

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A discounted cash flow methodology values the company at $101, about 18% higher from current levels.

From Barron's

The higher price target reflects discounted cash flow, McGovern said on Monday.

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“The discounted cash flow outlook for all automakers—from Renault to Ferrari—will improve,” they added.

From The Wall Street Journal

As Durham writes, “discounted cash flow models don’t say defensives are cheaper than the overall market or tech stocks particularly. They’re just as stretched.”

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Robilliard, for his part, uses a discounted cash flow model to generate his target.

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