Module II· DCF — Mechanics & FCFIntermediate
Question
What does it tell you about your DCF if the terminal value makes up 85% of the enterprise value?
Answer
Mechanics
An 85% TV share is high — it means your model is very dependent on TV assumptions (g, exit multiple, normalized FCF). The usual range: 60–80% TV. At 85%+:
- The forecast may be too short — extend it to 10 years.
- The growth assumption in the forecast is too conservative.
- Normalized FCF in the terminal year is too high (capex underestimated).
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Pitch tip
Question: "How confident are you in the TV?"
Answer: "TV makes up X% of the EV"