Valuation Level 1 Flashcards
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What is a DCF?
A growth explicit valuation which calculates an investments value based on the ability to receive a future cash flow.
When would you use a DCF for a valuation?
Where the investment cash flows are explicitly estimated over a holding period such as
- Short leasehold interests and properties with income voids.
- Phased development projects.
- Some ‘Alternative’ investments.
What is the methodology to find MV via DCF?
Estimate the cash flow
Estimate the exit value
Select a discount rate
Discount cash flow
The value is the sum of the discounted cash flow to provide the NPV
Define NPV
Net Present Value = sum of all the discounted cash flows of the project. Can be used to determine viability of an investment given a certain level of desired return.
Define IRR
“The rate at which all future cash flows must be discounted to produce an NPV of 0”
What is an IRR?
IRR is a measure of the profitability of an investment over time.
It represents the discount rate at which NPV = 0
How is the IRR calculated?
- Input current MV as a negative cash flow
- Input projected rents over holding period as a positive value
- Input projected exit value at end of term assumed as positive value
- IRR is the rate chose which provides a NPV of 0
- If NPV is more than zero, then target rate of return is met.
What are the five methods of valuation?
Comparable method
Investment method
Profits method
Residual method
Contractor’s method (Depreciated replacement cost)
Describe the comparable method?
Looks at similar properties within the same area that has been recently sold
What is the investment method of valuation?
Used when there is an income stream to value, rental income is capitalised
What is the conventional investment method?
Rent received, or Market Rent multiplied by the years purchase = Market Value
What is a yield
A yield is a measure of investment return, expressed as a percentage of capital invested.
Formula is Income / (Price x 100).
What is a year’s purchase?
A Years purchase shows us how many years would be required for the income to repay the purchase price.
It is calculated by dividing 100 by the yield.
Define Equivalent Yield
The weighted average yield between the initial and reversionary yields.
All Risks Yield
a growth implicit yield used in an investment valuation that reflects all of the risks and rewards of the subject property.
Define Nominal Yield
Initial yield assuming rent is paid in arrears
Define True Yield
Assumes rent is paid in advance not in arrears
What is the difference between a Gross & Net Yield
A gross yield is not adjusted for purchaser’s costs, e.g. during an auction purchase. A net yield is adjusted for purchaser’s costs.
What is a running yield
The yield at a moment in time.
When is the Profits Method of Valuation Used and How does it Work?
Used to value a property when the value depends on the trading potential of the business
Used for pubs, stations and hotels.
applies an all-risk YP (years’ purchase)/multiplier to the fair maintainable operating profit to provide a capital value.
How Many Years of Audited Accounts would you ideally like to see for a Profits Method Valuation?
3 years
What is the methodology of the profits method?
- Annual Turnover (income received)
* Less costs and purchases = Gross Profit
* Less reasonable working expenses = Unadjusted Net Profit
* Less operator remuneration = Fair Maintainable Operating Profit (FMOP) - Capitalised at appropriate yield to achieve MV
- Cross check with comparables
What does EBITDA stand for?
Earnings before income taxation, depreciation and amortisation.
When should you use the depreciated replacement cost method of valuation? And How is it calculated? What is the guidance note on DRC?
It should be used when there is limited availability of market evidence. Examples could include a lighthouse
It is calculated in two steps
valuing the land in the current use
add cost of replacing the asset plus fees and less a discount for depreciation.
RICS Guidance Note on Depreciated Replacement Cost Method of Valuation for Financial Report, 2018.