How do courts compare dueling DCF models?

Judges focus on whether projections reconcile to historical financials, whether discount rates are tied to observable inputs, and whether terminal value assumptions are stress-tested.

When is a market method vulnerable on cross?

When guideline companies differ materially in growth, margin structure, geography, or size, experts should document comparability adjustments rather than relying on raw multiples alone.

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How do courts compare dueling DCF models?: Judges focus on whether projections reconcile to historical financials, whether discount rates are tied to observable inputs, and whether terminal value assumptions are stress-tested.
When is a market method vulnerable on cross?: When guideline companies differ materially in growth, margin structure, geography, or size, experts should document comparability adjustments rather than relying on raw multiples alone.

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