Definitions for "Discounted Cash Flow Analysis"
Keywords:  dcf, valuation, hurdle, npv, irr
A method of evaluating an investment by estimating future cash flows and taking into consideration the time value of money. also called capitalization of income. see also present value, hurdle rate.
A yield capitalization method used to calculate the present value of anticipated future cash flows.
The process of converting or discounting future cash flows to present value by way of a compounded annual rate of return (interest rate) that represents the competitive value of investments.