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Making real options really work.

Alexander B van Putten1, Ian C MacMillan

  • 1Triad Consultants, USA. alexvp@wharton.upenn.edu

Harvard Business Review
|December 21, 2004
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Real options complement discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis for valuing growth opportunities. Integrating both methods helps managers select better projects and outperform competitors.

Area of Science:

  • Finance
  • Corporate Finance
  • Investment Appraisal

Background:

  • Real options valuation is underutilized by managers due to perceived overvaluation of risky projects.
  • Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis alone may underestimate project value and lead to underinvestment in promising opportunities.
  • Current real options methods often neglect risks associated with project costs and residual assets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an integrated approach combining real options and DCF analysis for project valuation.
  • To address limitations in current real options application, specifically regarding cost risks and asset valuation.
  • To provide managers with a tool for improved project selection and risk management.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a simplified formula to integrate DCF and real options valuations.

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  • Addressing the underestimation of project value by considering both revenue and cost uncertainties.
  • Incorporating the value of assets from initial investments in abandoned projects.

    • Main Results:

    • The integrated approach provides a more comprehensive project valuation than DCF or real options alone.
    • Managers can better assess and manage risks associated with both revenues and costs.
    • The method accounts for the value of assets retained after project abandonment.

    Conclusions:

    • Combining DCF and real options offers a superior method for valuing growth opportunities.
    • This integrated approach enables managers to make more informed investment decisions.
    • Adopting this valuation strategy can lead to enhanced long-term financial performance and competitive advantage.