DCF & WACC
Your company has negative free cash flow for the first three forecast years. Can you still run a DCF, and what should you watch for?
Model answer
Yes. Negative FCF years simply contribute negative present values that reduce enterprise value - the math handles them fine, and it is normal for high-growth companies investing heavily in capex and…
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