Listen "Is Your Company Worth More Than You Think? Master Valuation or Lose the M&A Game | Understanding the Cost of Capital Conspiracy"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we dissect the art and science of company valuation in M&A, pulled straight from the playbook of "M&A-1.pdf." We break down how cash flow-based methods like DCF turn future profits into present value, why market multiples like P/E miss the debt mark, and how asset-based tricks can rewrite the game for unlisted firms. From logical loops tripping up equity estimates to real options unlocking hidden growth, we explore the signals that can make or break your next deal. Whether it’s Hip Hop Inc.’s pro forma or L-ectron Ltd.’s startup hustle, we reveal the tactics driving millions in value or costly missteps.We dig into the nuts and bolts of capital structure and risk, showing how debt twists your cost of capital and why hedging exchange rates can save your bottom line. You’ll learn the pitfalls of overlooking tax shields in APV, how beta weights keep multi-branch firms in check, and what VaR tells us about dodging financial bullets. We’ll unpack why valuation’s not just numbers—it’s strategy—and how mastering these methods can turbocharge your M&A edge. From growth models to risk management wins, this episode delivers the insights you need to value smarter and scale stronger.Whether you’re a dealmaker, investor, or just chasing M&A millions, this episode cracks open the valuation playbook to spotlight opportunities and traps.Loved this episode? Leave us a review: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qmMHGEs1h8sswOG0fF24fNow Available across All Streaming Platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorecapitalFor partnerships & collaborations, contact [email protected]
More episodes of the podcast Wealth Waves Daily
Forget VCs! The REAL Best Source of Startup Cash & Funding Your Startup (It's Not What You Think!)
05/06/2025
Forget Product-Market Fit! Why THIS Other "FMF" Is What VCs Really Care About in Early Startups!
04/06/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.