Module II· DCF — Terminal ValueBasic
Question
What is the Gordon Growth formula for the terminal value?
Answer
Formula
```
TV = FCF_terminal × (1+g) / (WACC − g)
```
Components
- FCF_terminal: normalized FCF in the last forecast year
- g: perpetual growth rate (developed markets: 1.5–2.5%, capped at the nominal GDP rate)
- WACC: the discount rate
Requirement
WACC > g (otherwise the denominator turns negative).
Caution
a g above inflation + real GDP implies perpetual market-share gains — unrealistic.