Valuation: Comps & Precedents
Should trading comps use trailing (LTM) or forward multiples? Why does it matter?
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Both are shown, but interviewers expect you to know forward multiples (next-twelve-months or next-fiscal-year, e.g., 2026E EBITDA) are generally more relevant because valuation is forward-looking and…
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