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Our valuation brain is built on the wisdom of legendary investors and institutional best practices. Explore the key concepts and frameworks that power our analysis.

Earnings Power Value (EPV)
Greenwald's framework for valuing companies based on sustainable earnings without growth assumptions.
Normalized earningsCost of capitalFranchise valueAsset value comparison
The Magic Formula
Greenblatt's systematic approach combining earnings yield and return on capital.
EBIT/EV ratioReturn on capitalRanking methodologyPortfolio construction
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
The foundational method for intrinsic value calculation based on future cash flows.
Free cash flowWACCTerminal valueSensitivity analysis
Margin of Safety
Graham and Dodd's principle of buying at a discount to intrinsic value.
Intrinsic valueMarket price divergenceRisk managementPosition sizing
Comparable Analysis
Relative valuation using peer company multiples and market benchmarks.
P/E ratioEV/EBITDAPeer selectionMultiple normalization
Special Situations
Greenblatt's strategies for spinoffs, restructurings, and event-driven investing.
SpinoffsMerger arbitrageDistressed securitiesHidden assets

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