Open Sources is an Author Experience series that focuses on free investment-related tools from across the Web. (Estimating the present value of a future stream of cash flows is essential to investing.

The discounted cash flow model is a time-tested approach to estimate a fair value for any stock investment. Here's a basic primer on how to use it. Figuring out what a company's shares are worth is ...

Accurate valuations are paramount in financial analysis, influencing corporate strategies, as well as investment decisions and market perceptions. Among various valuation methods, the discounted cash ...

Discounted Cash Flow analysis is one of the primary valuation methods. Seeking Alpha authors should understand the strengths and weaknesses of a DCF model and best practices. Here we look at resources ...