Your company’s balance sheet looks clean, but what financial secrets might be hiding just off the books? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we explore the hidden world of off-balance sheet financing. This practice isn’t always bad. Sometimes it’s a smart strategic move, but it can also be a dangerous way to…
What Skills Do You Need for a Finance Internship? Landing a finance internship is competitive, and the right mix of skills can help you stand out. Interns are expected to contribute from day one, which means having both technical knowledge and professional soft skills. Here are 10 critical skills to build before starting your internship….
What is the Price to Free Cash Flow Multiple? The P/FCF multiple measures how much investors pay for each dollar of free cash flow available to shareholders. The formula is P/FCF = Market Cap ÷ Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE). This comparative valuation metric focuses on actual cash generation rather than accounting earnings, making…
From Wells Fargo to McKinsey: A Career Journey in Finance with Shubham Mittal In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Shubham Mittal, a Financial Analyst at McKinsey & Company, to explore his diverse and inspiring career journey. From his beginnings at Indian Oil Corp and Wells Fargo to his…
What Is the ARR Multiple in SaaS? The ARR multiple is a valuation metric in SaaS that measures how much investors are willing to pay for each dollar of annual recurring revenue (ARR). The ARR multiple is calculated by dividing enterprise value (EV) by annual recurring revenue (ARR): ARR Multiple = EV ÷ ARR. Because…
Core Python Applications in Finance Learning Python opens up powerful capabilities as a finance professional, from automating Excel tasks to building sophisticated models. These core applications demonstrate how Python enhances financial analysis and decision-making. Python is widely used in finance because it’s easy to learn, capable of handling complex, data-heavy tasks, and supported by ready-made…
What Makes a Good Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Candidate? Private equity firms look for companies that can support a leveraged structure and still deliver strong returns. At the heart of a good LBO candidate are two things: reliable cash generation and room for value creation. A good candidate typically shows strength at both the company and…
What Is Offer Price in M&A? The offer price in M&A is the per-share amount a buyer is willing to pay to acquire a target company. It represents the buyer’s view of the company’s value and is usually compared against the target’s current market price. When the offer price is higher than the market price,…
Have you ever wondered why some companies thrive while others, with seemingly great products, collapse? The answer often lies in an unseen force: corporate governance. In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we go beyond compliance checklists to explore how the delicate balance between a company’s board, executives, and shareholders is the true…
What Are Price Multiples? Price multiples are financial ratios that compare a company’s stock price to a measure of its financial performance, such as price-to-earnings (P/E) or price-to-cash flow (P/CF). Price multiples provide investors and analysts with a simple, market-based benchmark of valuation. Price multiples are commonly used in relative valuation, where a company’s financial…
