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Understanding the Calculated Risk Factor, Cost of Equity Figures, and Discount to Trading Multiple
Understanding the Calculated Risk Factor, Cost of Equity Figures, and Discount to Trading Multiple

Qualitative Assessment, Risk Factor Calculation, Cost of Equity Premium, Discount Trading Multiple, Explain, Explanation, Review, Subjective

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The Qualitative Assessment is designed to provide transparency in capturing the subjective input of valuation experts—like yourself—when assessing a company's risk. This assessment allows you to systematically evaluate various risk factors, ensuring a structured approach to qualitative judgment.

How the Assessment Works

Each factor in the Qualitative Assessment is assigned a weight, displayed on the right side of the interface. This weight determines the extent to which an individual factor influences the final risk calculation.

Scoring System

  • Risk factors are evaluated on a scale from 1 to 5, with 3 as the default value.

  • A score of 3 represents the industry average (or a typical value within the selected peer group).

  • Scores above or below 3 indicate higher or lower risk relative to competitors and industry standards.

Industry Context Matters

It’s important to note that these assessments are always relative to industry norms.

For example, a score of 4 for company size will mean something entirely different for a pharmaceutical company versus a restaurant. Context is key when making these qualitative adjustments.

By leveraging the Qualitative Assessment effectively, you can refine your risk evaluation with expert-driven insights while maintaining a structured and transparent approach.

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