Module II· Football Field & SensitivitiesIntermediate
Question
Which valuation methods do you typically show in a Football Field?
Answer
Standard methods in an IB pitch:
- DCF — intrinsic valuation.
- Trading comparables — relative market value.
- Precedent transactions — historical M&A pricing.
- LBO analysis — sponsor floor (return-driven).
- 52-week trading range (for public targets).
- Sector-specific methods depending on the industry (NAV for real estate, rNPV for pharma).
- Analyst price targets (equity research consensus) for public targets. For private targets, only methods 1–4.
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Pitch tip
A Football Field typically shows 4–7 methods — more becomes cluttered, fewer lacks triangulation depth.