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Fintech Companies Valuation Using Real Options: Fawry Empirical Study
This thesis presents an improved valuation approach for Fintech companies, which are high-growth technology-based firms. We first identify the shortcomings of traditional valuation methods in valuing high-growth technology firms. Then, an alternative valuation technique based on real options theory...
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| author | Abou Elwafa, Yassmen |
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| description | This thesis presents an improved valuation approach for Fintech companies, which are high-growth technology-based firms. We first identify the shortcomings of traditional valuation methods in valuing high-growth technology firms. Then, an alternative valuation technique based on real options theory is discussed to value fintech companies. The relevance and validity of using real options valuation to value fintech firms are also discussed. We propose a new flexible framework for valuing fintech companies by extending the Schwartz-Moon (2001) model to include various types of real options. To validate the practical application of the Extended Schwartz-Moon model, we conduct an empirical study to value Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payment (S.A.E), which is a premier fintech company in Egypt. This thesis contributes to the field of valuing fintech companies both academically and practically. By offering an enhanced valuation methodology for fintech companies as a high-growth technology-based firm, we provide a valuable tool for investors, analysts, and managers to make more informed decisions when valuing such companies. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-3203 Fintech Companies Valuation Using Real Options: Fawry Empirical Study Abou Elwafa, Yassmen This thesis presents an improved valuation approach for Fintech companies, which are high-growth technology-based firms. We first identify the shortcomings of traditional valuation methods in valuing high-growth technology firms. Then, an alternative valuation technique based on real options theory is discussed to value fintech companies. The relevance and validity of using real options valuation to value fintech firms are also discussed. We propose a new flexible framework for valuing fintech companies by extending the Schwartz-Moon (2001) model to include various types of real options. To validate the practical application of the Extended Schwartz-Moon model, we conduct an empirical study to value Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payment (S.A.E), which is a premier fintech company in Egypt. This thesis contributes to the field of valuing fintech companies both academically and practically. By offering an enhanced valuation methodology for fintech companies as a high-growth technology-based firm, we provide a valuable tool for investors, analysts, and managers to make more informed decisions when valuing such companies. 2023-06-15T07:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/2164 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/3203/viewcontent/Yassmen_Mohamed_AbouElwafa_Thesis.pdf Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Real options American Style Options Dynamic Programming Fintech Valuation High-growth tech firms Fawry. Finance and Financial Management |
| spellingShingle | Real options American Style Options Dynamic Programming Fintech Valuation High-growth tech firms Fawry. Finance and Financial Management Abou Elwafa, Yassmen Fintech Companies Valuation Using Real Options: Fawry Empirical Study |
| title | Fintech Companies Valuation Using Real Options: Fawry Empirical Study |
| title_full | Fintech Companies Valuation Using Real Options: Fawry Empirical Study |
| title_fullStr | Fintech Companies Valuation Using Real Options: Fawry Empirical Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fintech Companies Valuation Using Real Options: Fawry Empirical Study |
| title_short | Fintech Companies Valuation Using Real Options: Fawry Empirical Study |
| title_sort | fintech companies valuation using real options fawry empirical study |
| topic | Real options American Style Options Dynamic Programming Fintech Valuation High-growth tech firms Fawry. Finance and Financial Management |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/2164 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/3203/viewcontent/Yassmen_Mohamed_AbouElwafa_Thesis.pdf |
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