Enterprise Value (EV)
Enterprise Value (EV) represents the total value of a company to all capital providers (equity holders + debt holders - cash) and is a foundational concept in stock valuation. It is a capital-structure-neutral measure of a company's worth.
Formula
Example
A company with a market cap of $100B, $20B in debt, and $10B in cash has an EV of $110B. This is the theoretical takeover price an acquirer would pay.
Why It Matters
EV is preferred over market cap for company comparisons in stock valuation because it accounts for debt and cash differences. It's the numerator in EV/EBITDA and EV/FCF ratios and is a key output of DCF analysis.
How MiniValuator Uses Enterprise Value (EV)
MiniValuator's stock valuation DCF model works directly in per-share terms, so it does not compute a separate enterprise value or subtract net debt. Enterprise value is shown here as standard valuation background, not a step the tool performs.
See It in Action
- How the PE model estimates fair value
- Consumer Cyclical sector fair value analysis
- Industrials sector fair value analysis
Related Terms
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- Exit Multiple — An exit multiple is a stock valuation ratio (such as EV/EBITDA or EV/FCF) applied to a financial met...
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