A closer look at valuation

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Not all industries have performed equally since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Take, for instance, the diverging fortunes of the commercial-aerospace and high-tech sectors. Gain perspective on shifts in the past year and get smart on all things valuation, including:

A continually updated interactive on industry valuation since the pandemic began
Understanding valuation and the stock market
How to measure and manage company value

Interactive: The market valuation of sectors since 2020

Explore changes across global industries.

Dive deep on the data

Warren Buffett: An appreciation

As Warren Buffett turns 90, the story of one of America’s most influential and wealthy business leaders is a study in the logic and discipline of understanding future value.

Look closer

Putting value on corporate purpose

A commitment to strong corporate citizenship can build tremendous value—but the decisions are not always black and white.

Create lasting value

How much is that unicorn in the window?

Unicorns are typically defined as startup companies, often private, with values above $1 billion and no profits (and often deep losses). You may think: can such lofty valuations be justified?

Grasp the dynamics

Why have stock markets shrugged off the COVID-19 crisis?

The answer lies in the fundamentals of corporate valuation.

Back to basics

Wall Street versus Main Street: Why the disconnect?

Despite turmoil in the real economy, the US stock market remains resilient because of three critical factors: the basis of valuations, the market’s composition, and investors’ expectations.

Grasp the dynamics

How executives can help sustain value creation for the long term

Companies create more shareholder value when executives and directors concentrate on long-term results. A new report highlights behaviors that allow them to maintain a long-term orientation.

Read the full report

The great acceleration

The COVID-19 crisis has intensified existing trends, widening the gap between those at the top and bottom of the power curve of economic profit. Will your strategy keep you ahead of the accelerated pace of change?

Unlock big moves

Why ‘digital’ is no different when it comes to valuation

Whether tech-enabled or old-school, proposed projects and initiatives need to be assessed according to the cash flows they generate. The trick is getting the base case right.

Gain clarity

Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, 7th edition

At the crossroads of corporate strategy and finance lies valuation. This book enables everyone, from the budding professional to the seasoned manager, to excel at measuring and maximizing shareholder and company value.

Learn more about the book

— Curated by Torea Frey, a managing editor in McKinsey Global Publishing based in Seattle

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