Unlocking Firm Value: How Capital Expenditures Shape Future Financial Success
The article discusses how the discounted cash flow model values firms by forecasting cash flow over time. It focuses on the continuing value part of the model, which estimates a firm's worth beyond the forecast period. The researchers explore factors like capital expenditures and tax savings from depreciation. They find that a significant portion of a firm's value comes from cash flow related to existing equipment. They also highlight the impact of assuming steady-state capital expenditures. Overall, the study sheds light on how to better estimate a firm's value using the discounted cash flow model.