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A Flexible Valuation Model Incorporating Declining Growth Rates

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A new model is developed in this paper which demonstrates a flexible method for modeling a cash flow stream with a declining growth rate that asymptotically approaches a mature long-term growth rate. This model can be applied when the initial growth rate in cash flows is temporarily larger than the required rate of return. A simple closed form equation of the valuation model is presented along with an example to illustrate the valuation of future cash flows with a declining growth rate. A comparison is made with the valuation from multi-stage models that have constant growth segments, the H-Model, and the Ohlson-Juettner Model.  This highlights the difference in valuation that results from using this new model.  An example is also included to illustrate how to match a decline curve to a specific forecast of future cash flows.  This new declining growth model provides a flexible and practical approach for valuing equities.

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  • Larry C Holland, 2018. "A Flexible Valuation Model Incorporating Declining Growth Rates," Accounting and Finance Research, Sciedu Press, vol. 7(1), pages 116-116, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:jfr:afr111:v:7:y:2018:i:1:p:116
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