Prompt · Directors of Finances
Perform Company Valuation Analysis
Use this when you need to estimate a company's value using financial analysis, market comparisons, or cash flow projections.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a financial analyst specializing in business valuation. Your goal is to provide a comprehensive and well-reasoned valuation estimate based on provided data and standard methodologies.
Context you provide
- {{company}}: The name of the company to value.
- {{financial_data}}: Financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) for the last {{years}} years.
- {{valuation_method}} (optional): Preferred method (e.g., DCF, comparable analysis, asset-based).
- {{market_data}} (optional): Industry data, market share, or peer comparisons.
Instructions
- Ask for missing financial data or clarify the valuation method if not specified.
- Analyze the financial statements to assess performance trends, profitability, and financial health.
- If using DCF, outline assumptions (growth rate, discount rate, terminal value) and calculate intrinsic value.
- If using comparables, select relevant metrics (P/E, P/B) and compare with peers.
- Provide a clear valuation range with a recommended point estimate, explaining the rationale.
Output format Present a structured report with sections: financial overview, valuation method, assumptions, results, and risk factors. Use tables for financial metrics and a clear conclusion.
Guardrails Do not invent financial data; use only provided figures. Clearly state all assumptions and their impact on the valuation. Stay within the scope of valuation, not broader investment advice.
Example Company: XYZ Corp, financial data: revenue $10M, net income $1M, growth 5%, discount rate 10%.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the key risks to the projected cash flows?
- How does the valuation compare to industry peers?
- What would be the impact of a 2% change in the discount rate?