The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Business Valuation - Determining the value of assets or entire companies. If the income statement shows a profit, it boosts the equity on the balance sheet. A loss decreases equity. Next, use an appropriate valuation method for each division to estimate their individual worth.

Financial Modeling 52

Financial Modeling Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Budgeting Forecasting 52

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To put these numbers in perspective, the Mag Seven companies now have a market capitalization larger than that of all listed stocks in China, the second largest market in the world in market capitalization terms. I agree, but I remain a believer that intrinsic valuation is the only tool that you have for assessing whether g.

Marketing 141

Marketing Valuation Profit and Loss Advertising 141

CFO News Room

JANUARY 19, 2023

I must admit I was surprised by my own valuations, since, given the low riskfree rates prevailing at the time, only one stock (Apple) looked significant over valued. Clearly, much has happened since these valuations. For the latter, I am reporting on the trailing 12-month numbers, to ensure that I have the calendar year numbers.)

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Valuation Profit and Loss Numbers Advertising 130

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

My September 2020 Valuations. I must admit I was surprised by my own valuations, since, given the low riskfree rates prevailing at the time, only one stock (Apple) looked significant over valued. Clearly, much has happened since these valuations. Updating the Numbers. to 14.9%.

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Valuation Profit and Loss Numbers Advertising 130

Musings on Markets

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

While that cash return is not surprising for a company that has became a profit machine, it is at odds with the story that some investors were pricing into the stock of a company with almost unlimited growth opportunities in an immense new market (AI).

Marketing 136

Marketing Valuation Profit and Loss Forecasting 136

Fpanda Club

JULY 24, 2022

They tend to avoid losses and prefer to keep the things as they are rather than invest in risky innovation. Being a promising alternative to NPV, real options valuation has not been widely adopted by the companies neither in its initial version, nor in modified ones.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Profit and Loss Valuation Benchmarking 130

CFO News Room

JANUARY 7, 2023

after it reported solid sales numbers for December. Silvergate Capital — Shares of the crypto-focused bank fell 2.6%, adding to its 42% loss from the previous day. The firm cited Voya’s lower-risk business, ability to generate capital and valuation as pluses. R1 RCM — Shares of the health-care technology firm soared 10.2%

Entertainment 130

Entertainment Profit and Loss Valuation Manufacturing 130

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The resulting debate among accountants about how to bring intangibles on to the books has spilled over into valuation practice, and many appraisers and analysts are wrongly, in my view, letting the accounting debate affect how they value companies. So, how far has accounting come in bringing intangible assets on to balance sheets?

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Valuation Profit and Loss Accounting Investments 129

CFO Simplified

AUGUST 7, 2023

This starts with discussing exit planning every 90 days to evaluate and agree upon current exit planning topics including timing, valuation requirements, exit options, opportunities to increase company valuation, and an exit or hold decision. What’s My Passion? How Can I Increase Value? What Will I Do?

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Valuation Profit and Loss Planning Sales 98

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

I must admit I was surprised by my own valuations, since, given the low riskfree rates prevailing at the time, only one stock (Apple) looked significant over valued. Clearly, much has happened since these valuations. For the latter, I am reporting on the trailing 12-month numbers, to ensure that I have the calendar year numbers.)

Valuation 104

Valuation Profit and Loss Numbers Advertising 104

PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2019

The latest estimates from the Small Business Administration (SBA) peg the number of new SMBs at 414,000 each year, spurring job creation and economic growth for the country, with millennial entrepreneurs at the helm. Yet, once a company starts to churn a profit, business owners rarely consider their strategy of an eventual exit or sale.

Profit and Loss 111

Profit and Loss Accounting Financial Data Sales 111

PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2020

In the past 18 months, both startups were vying for new customers, especially in Indonesia, the world’s fourth-most populous country and the most profitable market for the two firms. The talks point to the changing environment in Asia, where profits were given a backseat to the growth of entrepreneurs and investors. .

Profit and Loss 75

Profit and Loss Valuation Startups Investments 75

Musings on Markets

JULY 22, 2021

Zomato, an Indian online food-delivery company, was opened up to public market investors on July 14, 2021, and its market debut is being watched for clues by a number of other online ventures in India, waiting in the wings to go public.

Marketing 99

Marketing Valuation Profit and Loss Advertising 99

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In this post, I will look at the levers that drive Paytm's value, and you can make your judgments on where you think this offering will lead in terms of valuation and pricing. As Paytm's product suite has expanded, its numbers reflect both its strengths and weaknesses, with four key statistics tracking its expansion.

Valuation 96

Valuation Profit and Loss Investments Numbers 96

PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2020

The company, which began in 2017 as a way to sell hair loss supplements, has branched into a number of health apps that work to generate around $250 million per year, not counting the insurance, according to CNBC. The original Ro app was intended to alleviate men’s stigma in talking to a doctor about hair loss issues.

Startups 60

Startups Valuation Profit and Loss Healthcare 60

Musings on Markets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Customers get the time-savings and convenience from having grocery shopping (and delivery, if chosen) done for them, but they pay in the form on both delivery fees and a service charge of 5-10% of the bill, depending on the store picked and the number of items in the basket.

Profit and Loss 131

Profit and Loss Valuation Advertising Investments 131

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the WeWork IPO – rather, the shelving of that IPO , at least for now – heralds the end of rich valuations for firms viewed as entrenched in the early stages of disruption. The $35 billion represents a jump from even earlier this year, when the company was valued at $22.5

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Valuation Profit and Loss Compliance Forecasting 49

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 5, 2024

The numbers that I computed opened my eyes to how much perspective on the high, low, and typical values, i.e., the distribution of margins, helped in valuing the company, and how little information there was available, at least at that time, on this dimension.

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Valuation Financial Analysis Analyzing Data Profit and Loss 107

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

A single cyberattack can severely impact a company's reputation, disrupt operations, and lead to significant financial losses, potentially requiring unplanned write-downs or impacting EBITDA. Many stakeholders view cybersecurity as an operational expense rather than a strategic investment, impacting the company's short-term profitability.

Investments 52

Investments Profit and Loss Securities Risk Management 52

PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2018

Uber, the ride-hailing company, plans to pour its profits into expanding its products and investing in technology in emerging markets. BGR , citing an email penned by Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, reported the company will reinvest profits in emerging markets, including India, so it can beef up Uber Eats and JUMP.

Profit and Loss 40

Profit and Loss Planning Marketing Valuation 40

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

banks aren’t fooling themselves — they’re likely in for a long stretch of low interest rates putting a burden on their profits, the Financial Times (FT) reports. Federal Reserve , rates will likely remain at their current low numbers until around 2023. According to recent projections by the U.S.

Banking 67

Banking Profit and Loss Valuation Forecasting 67

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2016

The valuation game may be stirring anew. The most recent equity raise by Stripe, the payments processor, at $150 million, has given the firm an implied valuation of $9.2 That’s a marquee name, but the important data point is that the valuation got doubled on that $150 million injection. Pun intended).

Valuation 67

Valuation Profit and Loss Marketing Investments 67

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The number of shares and the pricing have not yet been released. . Pets are anticipated to stay popular, with the number of households with pets going up 4 percent in 2020 alone. The pet retail chain is also moving towards profitability after net losses the past two years. It could be looking for a $6 billion valuation.

Profit and Loss 66

Profit and Loss Valuation Sales Retail 66

Global Finance

AUGUST 16, 2024

The decision, which was intended to help Anglo focus on its restructuring, swung the company from a net profit of $1.26 billion in the first half of 2023 to a $672 million loss in the first half of this year. The company took a $1.6 Based on the company’s announcement, and the justification for it, we think it’s achievable.”

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Restructuring Profit and Loss Valuation Planning 105

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Here are a few of the more noteworthy ones, listed in order of valuation at the time of going public: 1. The company also reported a $23 million profit for the second quarter — its first black ink in history. However, GoodRx reported a $50 million Q3 loss in November, helping to send the stock partly back downward.

Profit and Loss 92

Profit and Loss Valuation eCommerce Planning 92

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The first was the response that I received to my last data update , where I looked at the profitability of businesses, and specifically at how a comparison of accounting returns on equity (capital) to costs of equity (capital) can yield a measure of excess returns.

Marketing 52

Marketing Profit and Loss Investments Accounting 52

Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

Anthony Noto Global Winners By Sector Financial Institutions: UBS In 2024, UBS showed strong net profit and high client activities. The numbers were mainly pulled by 10 megadeals, with many midsize deals helping sustain the uptick. billion valuation.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Investments Banking Healthcare 52

PYMNTS

MAY 26, 2020

Hong Kong’s Meituan , a food delivery service, hit a valuation of $100 billion on Tuesday (May 26) as shares soared, according to TechCrunch. Shares rose to $138 Hong Kong dollars ($17.80) following a decrease in the first quarter that wasn’t as sharp as the company predicted, and a net loss of 1.58 Tencent and Alibaba are the others.

Profit and Loss 56

Profit and Loss Valuation Transportation Numbers 56

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It extends into materiality, by reframing that concept in terms of value, rather than profits, and connecting it to disclosure, with disclosure requirements increasing proportionately with the value effect. I don’t think so, but you can see why the company was tempted to go with that inflated number to push a “big market” narrative.

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Profit and Loss Accounting Numbers Marketing 95

VCFO

MARCH 17, 2023

That’s because inventory is a key driver of several profit & loss (P&L) statement components, from revenue all the way down to net profit. Conversely, overstating inventory valuation will lead an organization to think it has too much inventory on hand. A benchmark exercise can also provide insight here.

Manufacturing 70

Manufacturing Forecasting Profit and Loss Benchmarking 70

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2018

“That said, longer term, Chinese companies have benefited from US listings, with the validation of more institutional shareholders and higher valuations.” . The high number of listings did not necessarily translate into strong performance, as investors saw losses of about 16 percent on those stocks.

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Profit and Loss Entertainment Valuation Marketing 53

Musings on Markets

JULY 17, 2023

That has not happened either, as employment numbers have stayed strong, housing prices have (at least up till now) absorbed the blows from higher mortgage rates and the economy has continued to grow. In the process, the implied equity risk premium, which peaked at 5.94% on January 1, 2023, is back down to 5% at the start of July 2023.

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Marketing Treasury Currencies Valuation 98

PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2019

The company’s valuation, share price and timeline have yet to be determined, but if all goes well, Jumia will be the first African tech startup to list on a major global exchange. We’re really focused on growing our existing business, leadership position, number of sellers and consumer adoption in those markets,” Poignonnec said.

eCommerce 51

eCommerce Profit and Loss Startups Valuation 51

PYMNTS

MAY 10, 2019

Last year, noted the WSJ , the valuation had been rumored to be $120 billion, if and when the ride-hailing giant came to market. Now, that number is closer to $82 billion. Losses, though, are losses across that model, evidenced by the latest showings for Lyft, which logged $1.1

Transportation 61

Transportation Profit and Loss Healthcare Valuation 61

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In fact, as a nonprofit organization, the expectations for transparency and accountability are higher than those for for-profit businesses. Federal Employee ID Number (EIN). Balance sheet that matches the profit and loss information . Your tax-exempt status has benefits, but it doesn’t exempt you from oversight.

Nonprofit 87

Nonprofit Profit and Loss Accounting Auditing 87

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2020

According to Edited , the number of new styles posted by U.S. If margins and profits are already struggling then slashing prices for an entire season’s clothes will be very painful,” said Sophie Lund-Yates, analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown. “If The price strategy is also clearing out product without ready inventory to replace it.

Retail 58

Retail Profit and Loss Valuation Sales 58

Global Finance

JULY 29, 2024

Another year, another bumper crop of profits. In the first quarter of this year, the combined profits of 57 listed banks jumped 10.5% In the first quarter of this year, the combined profits of 57 listed banks jumped 10.5% surge in quarter-on-quarter profits. Quarterly performance was similarly robust, with an 11.8%

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 59

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Banking Profit and Loss Foreign Exchange 59