Exit Multiple
An exit multiple is a stock valuation ratio (such as EV/EBITDA or EV/FCF) applied to a financial metric in the final forecast year to estimate the terminal value in a DCF model.
Example
If the final year FCF is $15M and the selected exit multiple is 15x, the terminal value is $225M. The multiple is typically derived from comparable companies or industry averages.
Why It Matters
Exit multiples provide a market-based cross-check on terminal value in stock valuation. They are especially useful when comparable transaction data is available and when perpetuity growth assumptions feel unreliable.
How MiniValuator Uses Exit Multiple
MiniValuator offers the exit multiple method as an alternative to perpetuity growth for terminal value calculation in stock valuation, allowing users to compare both approaches.
See It in Action
- How the DCF model calculates intrinsic value
- Technology sector intrinsic value analysis
- Healthcare sector intrinsic value analysis
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