I'm learning about company valuation and came across the term "Enterprise Value (EV)." Can someone explain how to calculate it, what components are included (like debt or cash), and why it's used instead of just market capitalization?
To calculate Enterprise Value (EV), you sum a company's market capitalization, total debt, and minority interest, then subtract its cash and cash equivalents. The formula is: EV = Market Capitalization + Total Debt - Cash and Cash Equivalents
To calculate the Enterprise Value (EV) of a company, use the formula: EV = Market Capitalization + Total Debt - Cash. Market capitalization represents the total market value of a company's shares, while total debt includes all short-term and long-term obligations. Cash and cash equivalents are subtracted because an acquirer would gain access to the company's cash, thus reducing their acquisition cost.
EV (Enterprise Value) is a metric that is used to measure the total value of a company that is commonly applied in financial analysis. It’s calculated as:
EV = Market Capitalization + Total Debt + Minority Interest Preferred Equity + Cash and Cash Equivalents.
Market Cap = Share Price x Number of shares outstanding.
Include the debts and other financial obligations.
Cash is to be subtracted as this will make net cost of acquiring the company lower.