##  [Discounted Cash Flow Model](/index.php/discounted-cash-flow-model) 

  ##  [Discounted Cash Flow Model](https://commerce.quantumdictionary.io/discounted-cash-flow-model-0) 

  

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Definition

A valuation method that estimates an asset or project's present value by forecasting its expected future cash flows and discounting them to today using a discount rate that reflects time preference and risk; commonly used to assess income‑producing real estate and development projects.