Corporate Development's Handbook for Valuing Acquisitions

Discounted Cash Flows (DCF): Estimate future flows of cash and find the present value using a specific rate of discount on the future cash flows.

3. Market position- Understand the competitive stance of the company, its market share and the dynamics of the industry.
Understand the management’s capabilities, and managerial depth.
Growth Potential: Assess the potential for growth in terms of market, new products or projects.