How to calculate EV?

[jatin]

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?

 

[rajivkumar]

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

 

[robertwilliam]

To calculate EV (Expected Value), multiply each possible outcome by its probability and sum the results:


EV = (Probability₁ × Value₁) + (Probability₂ × Value₂) + ... + (Probabilityₙ × Valueₙ)


It’s commonly used in statistics, finance, and decision-making to determine the average expected outcome over time.

 

[Gsusangrey]

Enterprise Value (EV) is calculated as:

EV = Market Capitalization + Total Debt - Cash & Cash Equivalents

It represents the total value of a company, considering both equity and debt, less available cash.

 

[Olivia]

It's simple:

EV = (Probability of Win × Amount Won) – (Probability of Loss × Amount Lost)

For example:
If there's a 50% chance to win ₹100 and 50% chance to lose ₹50:
EV = (0.5 × 100) – (0.5 × 50) = 50 – 25 = ₹25

So, your expected value is ₹25.

Let me know if you want this explained for gaming, business, or investing!

 

[rajat]

EV (Expected Value) is calculated by multiplying each possible outcome by its probability and then summing those products. The formula is:

EV=∑(P(x)×x)EV = \sum (P(x) \times x)EV=∑(P(x)×x)

 

[ankita]

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.