Enterprise Value (Historical)
Returns the historical enterprise value (EV) for a company. Enterprise value represents the total value of a company including market cap, debt, and excluding cash.
Formula
EV = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash and Cash Equivalents
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | Yes | Stock ticker symbol |
| Year | Yes | Fiscal year or period code |
| Quarter | No | Quarter 1-4 |
| TTM | No | "TTM" for trailing twelve months |
Examples
=hf_Enterprise_Value("AAPL", 2023, 4)=hf_Enterprise_Value("MSFT", "ly")=hf_Enterprise_Value("GOOGL", 2023, , "TTM")When to Use
- Enterprise value analysis over time
- Historical valuation comparisons
- EV-based ratio calculations
- M&A analysis
When NOT to Use
Common Issues & FAQ
Q: Why is EV higher than market cap? A: EV includes debt and subtracts cash. High debt increases EV above market cap.
Q: What's included in enterprise value? A: Market cap + total debt - cash and equivalents.
