alleryStart learning →What is the valuation basis of the guideline public company method?
AThe subject's cost of its land
BCash held at the bank today
COption values of its debt
DMultiples from listed peer firms
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Multiples from listed peer firms
The method compares stock prices against earnings, sales or revenue of public firms to form multiples.
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