Enterprise value: Our preference for valuation multiples | The Footnotes Analyst
Enterprise value multiples allow for better comparisons where capital structure differs and they provide a clearer focus on the core business. EV multiples also more reliably capture the cost of debt finance and other non-common stock claims; the amount reflected in net income and earnings per share can be out of date and incomplete. Although they are generally our preferred approach, EV multiples present computational challenges that are not present in equity multiples. All valuation multipl...| The Footnotes Analyst
